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Pope prays for victims of bushfires in Australia


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Pope Francis has expressed his concern for the victims of wildfires that are raging throughout the Australian state of New South Wales. In a message addressed to the Bishops’ Conference of Australia, the Vatican’s new Secretary of State, Archbishop Pietro Parolin, said the Holy Father was praying “especially for those who have died and for those who have lost their homes and workplaces, as well as for the numerous personnel working to combat the fires and provide comfort and care for those who are suffering.”

The complete text of the Message follows:

From the Vatican, 19 October, 2013

His Holiness Pope Francis has asked me to express his concern for the people of New South Wales and all who are affected the devastation wrought by the extensive fires in the region.He prays especially for those who have died and for those who have lost their homes and workplaces, as well as for the numerous personnel working to combat the fires and provide comfort and care for those who are suffering.

Invoking the spiritual gifts of solidarity and perseverance upon the communities touched by these trying events, the Holy Father sends his blessing.

+Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State

Source: VIS

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