Speaking at a press conference in Podlipki, northeastern Poland, on Nov 18, Fr Marcin Iżycki stressed that the charity was also attentive to the needs of the local community near Poland's eastern border.

"As long as the crisis lasts, we will be with all those in need. In our Caritas activities we try to remember all groups affected by the crisis: migrants and refugees, the inhabitants of these areas, and the services," he said.

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