 |
| Pope Francis expresses his heartfelt sympathy to those who have been separated from their families and those who have lost their homes and property due to Typhoon Odette. PHOTO: Tânia Rêgo/ABr, CC BY 3.0 BR , via Wikimedia Commons |
TACLOBAN CITY — In his message, Pope Francis expresses his deepest sympathies to those who have been separated from their families, as well as to those who have suffered the loss of their homes and property as a result of Typhoon Odette's destruction.
On Twitter, the Pope sent out a brief message to all those who have been affected by the storm.
I express my closeness to the population of the Philippines, struck by a strong typhoon that has caused many deaths and destroyed so many homes. May the “Santo Niño” bring consolation and hope to the families of those most affected. #PrayTogether
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) December 19, 2021
"I want to express my sympathy to the people of the Philippines, who have been devastated by a powerful typhoon that has killed many people and destroyed many homes. May the 'Santo Niño' bring comfort and hope to the families of those who have been affected "He continued. the Pope's post
The 'Santo Niño' he referred to is the patron saint of Cebu, which was one of the provinces devastated by Typhoon Odette and is one of the most devoted religious images of Jesus Christ in the Philippines. —Tacloban News Updates