Pope Benedict called on all Christians to assist in global efforts to address a food price crisis that is causing an increase in hunger among millions of people. He emphasized the importance of not being indifferent to those who lack daily bread, drawing a parallel to the Christian Eucharist. The pontiff expressed concern about the severity of the issue and the struggles of the international community to find a solution. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization will host a summit in Rome next month to discuss the challenges posed by high commodity prices, which have significantly raised the food import costs for the poorest nations. The summit will also address the impact of climate change and biofuel use on food security.