The pope’s special envoy in the pilgrimage town of Medjugorje has praised the work of Mary’s Meals at a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated in honour of the charity.

Archbishop Henryk Hoser extolled the “extraordinary work” of Mary’s Meals and invited worshippers to pray for all those involved with the charity, which sets up school feeding programmes to help change the lives of hungry and impoverished children in 17 countries around the world.

Archbishop Hoser was appointed Apostolic Visitor for Medjugorje, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, by Pope Francis in February 2017. The special Mass at St James’ Church in Medjugorje was concelebrated with Bishop John Keenan, of the Diocese of Paisley.