2023-09-14 07:51:18
Vatican City: Pope Francis once again appealed to the international community to provide all possible assistance to Libya, which has been devastated by unexpected floods and torrential rains. The Libyan people are angry at the death of more than 5,000 people and widespread damage. He said the suffering people need our continued solidarity and called upon all believers to pray for those who lost their lives and their families.
Archyde.com reports that the search continues for thousands of people missing since the floods, with more than 5,300 confirmed dead. The death toll is expected to rise exponentially. Dams burst during strong storms, causing unexpected floods. A quarter or more of the Mediterranean city of Derna was completely destroyed. Many buildings were swept away along with their occupants, leaving around 10,000 people missing. Many are believed to have washed away at sea.
On Tuesday, in a message of condolence to the Libyan people through the Apostolic Nuncio to Libya, Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-fai, the Pope said he was deeply saddened by the massive loss of life and damage in the country and assured his prayers for the souls of the dead and all who mourn their loss. He also expressed his ‘spiritual attachment’ to the injured, those grieving for their missing loved ones, and to the rescue workers and emergency workers providing relief.
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