VATICAN CITY, JAN 27, 2004 (VIS) - James T. Morris, executive director of the World Food Program, was received in audience by the Holy Father this morning who said "I am pleased to greet you and to express once more my deep appreciation of all that the World Food Program does to assist those who suffer from hunger and malnutrition throughout the world."
"The complexities of our modern era," the Pope added, speaking English, "are such that the joint commitment and efforts of many different organizations are necessary if the nutritional needs of millions of men, women and children are to be adequately met. This is no easy task. But I am confident that, with the help and support of countless people of good will, the World Food Program will continue to be an important instrument of solidarity and assistance in the ongoing battle against undernourishment and starvation. I gladly assure you and all involved in this essential undertaking of my prayers. May Almighty God bless your work with success."
Headquartered in Rome, this agency of the United Nations was set up in 1963 and is the primary U.N. office in fighting world hunger. The WFP uses food to meet emergency needs throughout the world and provides the logistical support for getting food to people in emergencies. It also uses food to support economic and social development. The WFO is governed by an Executive Board consisting of 36 member States. The executive director is appointed by the U.N. secretary general and the director general of FAO for a five-year term.
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