Pope allocates EUR 200,000 in aid to residents of Avdiivka

This was stated by Apostolic Nuncio in Ukraine Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti during his visit to Donbas. " As reported, Pope Francis announced last year a campaign to raise funds to help the people of Ukraine affected by the Russian aggression, including the internally displaced persons. A total of 16 million euros was collected throughout Europe. Pope Francis already transferred 5 million euros to support Ukrainians.