July 25, 2024

Pandemic complicates challenges for Venezuelan refugees

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The Diocese of Cúcuta has been offering food, medicines and childcare support to thousands of Venezuelans over the last few years with the help of several international organizations, such as the Populorum Progressio Foundation, Adveniat and the U.S. bishops’ conference. Before the pandemic forced their closure, the diocese had operated several immigrant shelters, including near a few trochas. Now, they provide food kits instead of hot meals. In 2020, 1,800 tons of food were distributed by the church in the city. By Eduardo Campos Lima. Full Text ->NationalCatholicReporter

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