(VOVworld) – Representatives of the Vietnam Episcopal Council on Monday donated 3 billion VND to support soldiers and people in the Truong Sa island district.

Big Truong Sa island (Photo: VNA)

Vice Secretary General of the Vietnam Episcopal Council, Bishop Nguyen Van Kham said Vietnamese people have always wished to live in peace to build and develop the country and were ready to fight to protect its national sovereignty. He added that protecting national sovereignty is the common task of every Vietnamese citizen, including the Catholics.