Just a week after writing a warm letter of encouragement to Nigerians, 
Pope Francis today March 27th  donated money from the Italian church 
offerings to Nigerian families affected by Boko Haram activities in the 
north According to Vatican press,  Pope Francis referred to the money as
 a "tangible sign of solidarity" to the affected families, adding that 
the Pope does not "forget their suffering,". They didn't say how much 
exactly he donated.