Pope Benedict XVI prayed for victims of a massive earthquake in Haiti and urged the international community to provide generous assistance to the stricken population, the National Catholic Register website reports today.
The victims included Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. Haiti -- a predominantly Catholic country -- is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.
Pope Benedict made his appeal at the end of his general audience on January 13, 2010, some 12 hours after a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Haiti, toppling many buildings and causing widespread destruction.
He said the Catholic Church's charity organizations would immediately move into action to assist those most in need. The Pope concluded, "I invite everyone to join in my prayers to the Lord for the victims of this catastrophe and for those who are mourning their loss."
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Let's pray for strength for all touched by this tragedy to get through it together and pray for a miracle for those still waiting to hear about their loved ones. Please donate to Haiti in this time of need.
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