The laying of the foundation stone for two halls in Lipa migrant camp near Bihać will be held on Thursday, July 1, starting at 11 am, in the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio to Bosnia and Herzegovina Msgr. Luigi Pezzuto.

Pope Francis, through the Apostolic Nunciature in Sarajevo, expressed a desire to provide concrete sign of support to migrants and those who take care of them in Lipa migrant center. With a personal donation, the Pope decided to support the establishment of two multi-purpose halls and dining rooms for families and minors in the permanent camp Lipa, which is currently under construction, reports KTA.

Diocesan Caritas Banja Luka, Caritas Ambrosiana and Ipsia also contribute to establishing of the two halls, as well as the future management of these spaces.

This support represents Pope Francis' second donation to migrants moving along Bosnia and Herzegovina, after the first since last October, which enabled the establishment of two "social corners" in the Ušivak and Sedra refugee centers.