Thousands Feared Dead afterDevastating Earthquake in Haiti

(13 January 10-RV) Thousands are feared dead in Haiti after the island nation was devastated by an magnitude 7 earthquake overnight. The extent of the destruction is still unclear as all communication lines with the Caribbean island nation are down. The quake hit south of the capital Port-au-Prince, wrecking the Presidential Palace, UN HQ, the Cathedral and the Archbishops Residence. Caritas Internationalis has immediately dispatched an emergency team to Haiti and is appealing for prayers and funds to aid the estimated 3 million people who have been affected by the quake. Patrick Nicholson is spokesman for Caritas..