This week in The Pope's MISSIONS - July 14, 2020

THIS WEEK IN THE POPE'S MISSIONS - JULY 14, 2020

'Pope Francis' hospital ship fights COVID-19

“This ship has already worked miracles, bringing healing and hope to river populations,” said Brother Joel Sousa, a member of the ship’s coordination team. Sailing the Amazon River for a year, the “Pope Francis” Hospital Ship has been delivering medical aid and assistance to some 700,000 living along the river. Now it joins the fight against COVID-19 in these communities. Learn more in this Vatican News story.

SUDAN One in four need help...   With the highest figure ever recorded for food insecurity in Sudan, it's estimated that 9.6 million people, out of a population of 43.2 million ~ approximately one in four persons ~ are in need of urgent action in the coming three months. Read more in this FIDES missionary news service story. PROJECT OF THE WEEK  Help South Sudan...  South Sudan is hard hit with famine. Conflict and unrest have added to the crisis. Learn about the needs of children and families here, and how you can put resources in the hands of Sisters and priests who are reaching out with help.

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