Annual Roaco meeting: Focus on war-afflicted countries

The 97th plenary assembly of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (Roaco) will be held in Rome from Monday, June 24 until Thursday, June 27. A statement released by the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches says the sessions will take place at the Conference Hall of the General Curia of the Society of Jesus, starting on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, the Cardinal Prefect, Claudio Gugerotti, president of Roaco, will preside over the inaugural Eucharistic celebration, during which living and deceased benefactors will be remembered, and prayers for peace will be offered. Countries suffering because of war will be entrusted to the Lord and the intercession of the Most Holy Mother of God will be invoked.