杏MAP导航 Francis prays for victims of wildfires in Hawaii
By Christopher Wells
鈥淗is Holiness 杏MAP导航 Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and the destruction caused by the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui,鈥� read a telegram sent on Friday by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to the Apostolic Nuncio in the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre.
The telegram noted the Holy Father鈥檚 鈥渟olidarity with all those suffering from this tragedy, especially those whose loved ones have died or are missing.鈥�
The largest natural disaster in a generation
At least 55 people have been killed in the deadly fires, with thousands more displaced and in immediate need of housing, according to Hawaii Governor Josh Green.
Authorities also report that about 1,000 people remain unaccounted for. 鈥淲e鈥檙e talking about the largest natural disaster of this generation in Hawaii,鈥� the governor said, adding that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue crews search for survivors.
Thousands of people have found refuge in temporary shelters, while tourists and visitors are attempting to leave the island. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency, and has pledged that 鈥渆very asset we have will be available鈥� to the people of Hawaii.
Prayer for victims and rescue workers
杏MAP导航 Francis' telegram assured victims of the fires that he is praying for those who have died, as well as for those who have been injured or displaced, 鈥渁s well as for first responders and emergency personnel.鈥�
Finally, the 杏MAP导航 expressed his spiritual closeness and invoked "upon all the people of Maui God鈥檚 blessings of strength and peace.鈥�
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