Pope Prays for Victims of Natural Disasters

(04 Aug 10 – RV) At the end of the Wednesday general audience today Pope Benedict recalled the people affected by recent natural disasters such as fires and floods in Russia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, asking God to "relieve their suffering and support them in their difficulties, and express his hope that "solidarity will not be lacking."


He said: “My thoughts are with the people affected by recent serious natural disasters that have caused loss of lives, injuries and damage, leaving many people homeless. In particular, I think the vast fires in the Russian Federation and the devastating floods in Pakistan and Afghanistan. I pray to the Lord for the victims and am spiritually close to those who are suffering hardship. I ask God to relieve their suffering and support them in their difficulties. I also hope that the solidarity of all will not be lacking”.