(02 Oct 09 - RV) Pope Benedict is praying for the victims of Wednesdays’ devastating
earthquake in Indonesia.
In a telegram to the Church in Indonesia Pope
Benedict encouraged the work of rescuers to assist victims and those who suffer.
The
Indonesian government said nearly 3,000 may still be trapped under the rubble in the
Sumatra capital Padang. At least 715 people are already confirmed dead.
We
spoke to the bishop of Padang, Martinus Dogma Situmorang: