Pope Leo Sends Generators and Medical Supplies to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has dispatched 80 electric generators and thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine in response to pleas from bishops highlighting the severe hardships faced by civilians due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and freezing temperatures. The vital aid, which arrived in affected areas like Fastiv and Kyiv via three trucks departing from Rome, includes essential medicines such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, supplements, and melatonin, the latter noted for its high demand amidst ongoing stress and sleep deprivation. Further shipments of medicine and food are being prepared for distribution through Ukrainian parish networks, underscoring the Vatican’s sustained commitment to peace and humanitarian support in the region, with the Pope having previously offered the Vatican as a venue for peace talks.
John Q. Hosedrinker