Pope Francis calls Archbishop after latest earthquake
in Norcia
(Vatican
Radio) Following his returned to the Vatican on Wednesday evening, Pope Francis
telephoned the Archbishop of Spoleto-Norcia, Renato Boccardo, to express his
closeness to the people of the Valnerina valley, which is formed by the Nera
River, and flows from the Marche region of Italy through the region of Umbria.
The valley was the area most affected by the recent earthquakes of 26 and
30 October.
The
Archbishop was in Norcia for the visit of the President of the Italian Republic
Sergio Mattarella. He was touring the areas most damaged by the earthquakes.
Archbishop
Boccardo said he explained to the Holy Father “the difficulties and the fear of
people who are homeless or insecure, in these two months of earthquakes and
great loss of the heritage of faith and art located in our valley.”
He
added that Pope Francis assured him of his prayers and blessings for the
people affected.
“The
Pope also said he was saddened by the collapse of so many sacred buildings,
symbols of faith and identity of the people,” Archbishop Boccardo said.
The
Archbishop said the entire diocesan Church of Spoleto-Norcia is grateful to the
Pope for this additional show of support for the people of the Valnerina
valley, after the visit the Holy Father made to San Pellegrino on 4 October,
following the earthquake of 24 August, which killed 298 people.
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