Pope Francis has donated four ambulances to Ukraine, which will be deployed in the hardest-hit areas, as a gesture of closeness and concern for those affected by the ongoing war. The vehicles bear the Vatican’s coat of arms and are equipped with necessary medical equipment to save lives.
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, will deliver the ambulances and visit areas with active fighting. He will be assisted by three Ukrainian drivers and will also pray with the people and be an expression of the pope’s closeness.
This donation is part of the Vatican’s efforts to bring hope and support to Ukraine, with the ambulances serving as “a sign of jubilee hope anchored in Christ.” The pope’s message emphasizes the importance of opening doors to life and breaking down barriers, especially in times of war and conflict.
The Vatican has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts to address the situation in Ukraine, including a recent conversation between Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.