Human Development at work in Guatemala

Following the eruption of the Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala, which - according to estimates which are still not definitive - has affected more than 1.7 million people, forcing about 13 million people to evacuate their homes and claiming more than 100 victims and leaving about 60 people wounded, in addition to extensive material damage, Pope Francis, via the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, has decided to send a first contribution of 100 thousand dollars in order the help the people in this emergency phase.

This amount, which is intended as an immediate expression of spiritual closeness and paternal encouragement on the part of the Holy Father, will be distributed in collaboration with the Apostolic Nunciature, among the dioceses that have been affected most by the catastrophe and will be committed to the work of assisting people and areas most affected by the eruption.

This contribution, which is accompanied by prayer in an effort to support the beloved Guatemalan people, is part of the help that is being offered by the entire Catholic Church and which involves various Episcopal Conferences as well as other charitable organizations.