President of Malta gives Pope Francis physiotherapy equipment for homeless people

The president of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, gave Pope Francis equipment to perform physiotherapy with high frequency currents, intended for homeless people, during the audience they both had this morning at the Vatican.

The leader “donated Tecartherapy equipment that will allow physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation treatments to be carried out on homeless people,” the Vatican Press Office reported in a statement.

The objective of this therapy is “to reduce inflammation and pain in the main musculoskeletal disorders, which are very common in these people due to their living conditions,” he added.

The machinery will be destined for the Ambulatory of the Department of Charity Service, directed by Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, apostolic almoner and prefect of the Dicastery for Charity.

At the meeting, which lasted 30 minutes, the Maltese head of state also donated a basket of typical products from her country to the Holy Father.

Spiteri Debono arrived at the Vatican Apostolic Library at 8:55 (local time) and, in addition to the Holy Father, also met with the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Vatican, Mons. Paul Richard Gallagher.

The Pontiff, for his part, presented the head of state with a terracotta sculpture titled “Tenderness and Love,” in addition to this year’s Message of Peace and other papal documents.

In the context of the meetings at the Vatican, several issues of international relevance were addressed, “with special attention to the situation in the Mediterranean region, the conflicts in Israel and Palestine, the crisis in Ukraine, as well as the challenges related to migration.” , indicated the statement from the Vatican Press Office.

In addition, “mutual appreciation for the solid bilateral relations between the Holy See and Malta was highlighted, reaffirming the commitment to continue further strengthening cooperation in areas of common interest.”