In recent days, donations of medical supplies have arrived from China, in particular through the organisations of the Red Cross Society of China and the Hebei Jinde Charities Foundation, to the Vatican Pharmacy as an expression of the solidarity of the Chinese people and Catholic communities with those involved in the relief of those affected by Covid-19 and the prevention of the current coronavirus epidemic.

The Holy See appreciates this generous gesture and expresses its gratitude to the bishops, the Catholic faithful, the institutions and all other Chinese citizens for this humanitarian initiative, assuring them of the esteem and prayers of the Holy Father.