Pope Benedict prays for Chilean earthquake victims
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Vatican City, Feb 28, 2010 / 11:55 am (CNA).- After the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father directed his words to the population of Chile and victims of its massive earthquake. He prayed that quake victims receive relief and courage from God.

"My thought also goes to Chile and to the population hit by the earthquake," Pope Benedict XVI said.

Chile was hit by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake very early on Saturday morning, at a strength 500 times that of the January earthquake in Haiti, ABC News reports. At least 214 deaths have been confirmed and the government estimates millions of people are without homes.

"I pray for the victims and am spiritually close to the people tested by such a grave calamity; for these I implore from God relief from the suffering and courage in this adversity," the Holy Father said at St. Peter’s Square.

He assured victims of the support of the Church, adding "I'm sure that there will be no lack of solidarity of many, especially ecclesial organizations."

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Published by: Al
Canon City CO USA 03/01/2010 02:19 PM EST
Again, the holy father has spoken words of kindness. Too bad that the Vatican is not sending a piece of it's vast fortunes to the people of Chile. Sure, individual churches and diocese throughout the world will take up collections and send money to Chile. But what will the Vatican do?
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