Papal Almoner to travel to Ukraine

Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, will travel to Ukraine from October 27 to 30. The mission intends to convey the support of Pope Leo XIV to people affected by the ongoing conflict.

The visit involves both the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Latin-rite Church. The itinerary includes Kyiv, Zaporizhia, Dnipro, and Fastiv.

The trip coincides with a collection of aid organized among Holy See employees and the Governatorate. Between October 22 and 24, workers collected items to help the population prepare for winter, including warm clothing, sleeping bags, blankets, towels, sheets, and canned food. Employees of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity are sorting and packing these donations, which will be transported to Ukraine by road using the TIR international transit system.