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Pope Francis prays for victims of wildfires in Hawaii

August 12, 2023
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Pope Francis prays for victims of wildfires in Hawaii

Destroyed homes and and other buildings in the Hawaiian town of Lahaina in western Maui (AFP or licensors)

By Christopher Wells

Aug 12 2023

In a telegram addressed to the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Pope Francis expresses his deep sadness at “the loss of life and the destruction caused by the wildfires” in Hawaii, and assures those affected by the fires of his prayers.

“His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and the destruction caused by the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui,” read a telegram sent on Friday by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to the Apostolic Nuncio in the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre.

The telegram noted the Holy Father’s “solidarity with all those suffering from this tragedy, especially those whose loved ones have died or are missing.”

The largest natural disaster in a generation

At least 55 people have been killed in the deadly fires, with thousands more displaced and in immediate need of housing, according to Hawaii Governor Josh Green. 

Authorities also report that about 1,000 people remain unaccounted for. “We’re talking about the largest natural disaster of this generation in Hawaii,” the governor said, adding that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue crews search for survivors.  

Thousands of people have found refuge in temporary shelters, while tourists and visitors are attempting to leave the island. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency, and has pledged that “every asset we have will be available” to the people of Hawaii.

Prayer for victims and rescue workers

Pope Francis’ telegram assured victims of the fires that he is praying for those who have died, as well as for those who have been injured or displaced, “as well as for first responders and emergency personnel.”

Finally, the Pope expressed his spiritual closeness and invoked “upon all the people of Maui God’s blessings of strength and peace.” – Vatican News

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