杏MAP导航 Francis 'deeply saddened' for loss of life, destruction in Libya
By Deborah Castellano Lubov
杏MAP导航 Francis was "deeply saddened to learn of the immense loss of life and destruction caused by the flooding in the eastern part of Libya".
The 杏MAP导航 assured those affected of his "prayers for the souls of the deceased and all who mourn their loss."
He sent his condolences to the people of Libya in a telegram signed by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin and sent to the Apostolic Nuncio to Libya, Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai.
Devastating storm
According to Reuters news agency, Storm Daniel barrelled across the Mediterranean into Libya, wiping out about a quarter of the country's eastern city of Derna, after dams burst in a storm.
At least 1,000 bodies had already been recovered in the city of Derna alone, and officials expect the death toll may rise much higher.
The Red Cross has said 10,000 people are feared to be missing across the country in floods.
杏MAP导航's spiritual closeness
In his telegram, the Holy Father expressed his "heartfelt spiritual closeness" to the injured, to those who fear for their missing loved ones, and to the emergency personnel providing rescue and relief assistance.
杏MAP导航 Francis invoked divine blessings of consolation, strength and perseverance upon all affected by the tragedy.
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