VATICAN CITY, JUN 3, 2003 (VIS) - Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," issued a declaration during a press conference at the end of his May 28 - June 2 trip to Iraq, where he was sent by the Holy Father to coordinate Catholic humanitarian aid in the country.
According to the communique, Archbishop Cordes confirms that during the many meetings he had with civil and religious authorities and the heads of charitable institutions, "everyone expressed gratitude to the Holy Father for his tireless commitment to the people of Iraq and to peace. Having experienced a great spirit of communion and collaboration among Christians in Iraq, I have assured them that I will refer these sentiments of profound recognition to His Holiness."
The president of "Cor Unum" affirmed that in accordance with the dicastery's mission he will verify "personally the necessities of the country in view of a plan for aid which will involve Catholic humanitarian organizations. They have already pinpointed some sectors of intervention such as emergency aids in food, housing, sanitary, and education. Many Catholic aid agencies are intending to take charge, together with other institutions, of these necessities."
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