Pope Francis prays for victims of tropical storm in the
Philippines
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| PHILIPPINES-WEATHER-STORM.- AFP |
Speaking in St. Peter's Square after the Angelus prayer,
Pope Francis said he is praying for the dead and missing from a tropical storm
which lashed southern Mindanao Island in the Philippines.
By Linda Bordoni
Pope Francis is praying for the storm-stuck
population of Mindanao Island in the Philippines where at
least 200 people have been killed by floods and landslides and scores are
missing.
Speaking after the Angelus in
St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, the Pope said: “I wish to assure my prayers to
the population of Mindanao Island in the Philippines, which has been struck by
a storm that has caused numerous victims and much destruction”.
“May the merciful Lord receive the souls of the dead,
he continued, and comfort those who are suffering for this disaster”.
Rescuers in the Philippines meanwhile are searching for
survivors of Tembin Storm.
Death toll likely to rise
They say the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams
reach remote farm communities and coastal areas. Disaster officials said 159
people were listed as missing while about 70,000 had been forced from their
homes.
Soldiers and police have reportedly joined emergency workers
and volunteers to search for survivors and victims, clear debris and restore
power and communications.
Shopping Mall fire
Misery in the nation was compounded by the death of at least
37 people in a shopping mall fire on Christmas Eve in the city of Davao.
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