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Pope sends message of concern about Tasmanian fire destruction

Michael Otto — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:41:07 +0000

HOBART — Pope Benedict XVI has expressed his sadness and concern at destruction caused by bush fires in Tasmania.
A letter to Archbishop Adrian Doyle of Hobart written on January 8 by Vatican secretary of state Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone reads:
“The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, was saddened to learn of the widespread destruction caused by the recent wild fires in Tasmania and he sends the assurance of his closeness in prayer to all those affected.
“For the many who have lost their homes and for all who are awaiting news of missing loved ones, he prays that assistance and support will be speedily forthcoming. He commends the rescue workers and firefighters to the protection of the Almighty and he invokes God’s blessing upon the people of Tasmania as a pledge of consolation and hope.”

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Australian archbishop grateful for level of response after fires

Catholic News Service — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000

SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) As Australians respond to help the victims of the deadly bush fires in Victoria state, the archbishop of Melbourne said he rarely has witnessed such a high level of concern for those who suffered. echo $variable;

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Australian archbishop pledges Church’s support to wildfire victims

Michael Otto — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0000

CANBERRA (CNS) The head of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference said the Catholic Church would lend both spiritual and practical support to families victimised by a series of wildfires that left at least 166 dead in Victoria. echo $variable;

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