MALAWI: Pope Francis donates $500 000 towards hunger Situation in Malawi

By Prince Henderson-ECM Communications Officer

His Holiness Pope Francis donated $500 000 (about 365 Million Malawi Kwacha) to the hunger stricken families in Malawi who were affected by the dry spell.

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa, Chairman of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) announced the Pope’s donation during the consecration of St Joseph the Worker Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Karonga on Saturday last week.

Vice President of Malawi Saulos  Chilima greets Cardinal Filoni
Vice President of Malawi Saulos
Chilima greets Cardinal Filoni

The good news about the Holy Father’s donation was brought by His Eminence Fernando Cardinal Filoni during his five-day Pastoral visit to Malawi.

“His Holiness has decided to give $500 000 to Malawi to assist in drought relief as a sign of love for the poor and the marginalized,” said Archbishop Msusa.

Secretary General of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, Fr. Henry Saindi said in a separate interview that the distribution of this donation will be done through Catholic Church agencies like Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM).

Archbishop Msusa conveyed “sincere appreciation” to the Pope “for the timely spiritual and material interventions in favour of the people in Malawi.

Vice President Chilima also expressed government’s gratitude to the Holy Father for his commitment to the poor. H.E. Chilima, who was guest of honour at the event, also encouraged the Catholic Church to continue working towards satisfying the spiritual needs of the citizenry.

In an exclusive interview before his departure to Zambia on a similar mission visit, Cardinal Filoni said he was impressed and described his visit to Malawi as a success. He challenged Malawians to be Merciful and love one another.

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