In a video message sent Wednesday, June 17, to the "Stella Maris" Pope Francis thanks maritime personnel and fishermen for their important contribution during the pandemic.
He expressed gratitude for their help to feeding humanity despite all the risks, and recalls the difficulties they endure - like the distance from their families - during the time of lockdown.
During this time - He said - “Your work has thus become even more important since it is providing our greater human family with food and other primary needs.”