Haiti The Pope's appeal: close to those who suffer
I assure my spiritual closeness to those who have lost their homes and all the people suffering in various ways by this terrible calamity, imploring God for comfort and solace in their suffering.
Benedict XVI gave today, "an appeal to the dramatic situation that is Haiti . " "My thoughts - he said - is, in particular, the population hit just a few hours ago, a devastating earthquake , which caused heavy loss of life, a large number of homeless and missing people and causing extensive material damage.
I invite everyone to join me in prayer to the Lord for the victims of this catastrophe and those who mourn their loss. " "I assure my spiritual closeness - added the pontiff - who lost their homes and all those who are suffering in various ways from this terrible calamity, imploring God for comfort and solace in their suffering."
"The Catholic Church - guaranteed - will not fail to take immediate action through her charitable institutions to meet the most immediate needs of the population. " "I appeal - said Pope Ratzinger - the generosity of everyone, so do not miss these brothers and sisters in a time of need and grief, our concrete solidarity and fativo sosgetno the international community. "
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