At his General Audience on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, the Pope welcomed a delegation from Caritas Poland, who came to Rome with young Syrians, aboard the «Young Carita Bus,» a «mobile embassy of Caritas Youth,» to launch the campaign «to sensitize society to the problems of the poorest.»
The initiative, the Holy Father said, promotes «youth volunteering and helping victims of persecution in Syria.»
The Young Caritas Bus, which he blessed during the meeting, will transport a statue of Our Lady of Aleppo.
«During the prayers of May,» Pope Francis urged, «entrust to Mary, Queen of Poland, the life of the Church, your fatherland and your families.» He also said to pray for peace in the world, and in a special way in the Middle East.