MALAWI: Pope Francis Sends Solidarity Message to Malawi’s Flood Victims
Following
President Peter Mutharika’s declaration on January 13th, 2015 that
15 districts in the country are disaster areas, His Holiness Pope Francis
through the office of Apostolic Nunciature in Malawi has conveyed a solidarity
message to the people of Malawi through His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Msusa,
Vice President of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM).
President Peter Mutharika’s declaration on January 13th, 2015 that
15 districts in the country are disaster areas, His Holiness Pope Francis
through the office of Apostolic Nunciature in Malawi has conveyed a solidarity
message to the people of Malawi through His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Msusa,
Vice President of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM).
Apostolic
Nuncio to Malawi, His Excellency Archbishop Julio Murat through his forwarded
message from the Holy Father released on 21st January 2015 said His
Holiness Pope Francis is deeply concerned with the tragic consequences of heavy
rains in Malawi.
Nuncio to Malawi, His Excellency Archbishop Julio Murat through his forwarded
message from the Holy Father released on 21st January 2015 said His
Holiness Pope Francis is deeply concerned with the tragic consequences of heavy
rains in Malawi.
In his
statement to the Most Rev. Thomas Msusa, Archbishop of Blantyre, the Apostolic
Nuncio stated, “I would like to forward you the message of His Holiness Pope
Francis on the tragic consequences of heavy rains in Malawi.”
statement to the Most Rev. Thomas Msusa, Archbishop of Blantyre, the Apostolic
Nuncio stated, “I would like to forward you the message of His Holiness Pope
Francis on the tragic consequences of heavy rains in Malawi.”
“His
Holiness Pope Francis, informed of the tragic consequences of the heavy rains
in Malawi, has asked me to convey his close and solidarity to you and the
Catholic faithful, and all the beloved people of Malawi,” reads the message.
Holiness Pope Francis, informed of the tragic consequences of the heavy rains
in Malawi, has asked me to convey his close and solidarity to you and the
Catholic faithful, and all the beloved people of Malawi,” reads the message.
The message
which was signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State at the Vatican
continues to read, “He assures you of his prayers for the victims, their
families and all affected by this catastrophe. The Holy Father invokes God’s
blessings of strength and perseverance upon those engaged in the massive work
of relief, and he expresses his fervent hope that the international community
will respond generously and effectively to the needs of the suffering.”
which was signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State at the Vatican
continues to read, “He assures you of his prayers for the victims, their
families and all affected by this catastrophe. The Holy Father invokes God’s
blessings of strength and perseverance upon those engaged in the massive work
of relief, and he expresses his fervent hope that the international community
will respond generously and effectively to the needs of the suffering.”
At least 200
people are reported killed by floods and tens of thousands evacuated in what
has been branded the worst flooding on record in the Southern African nation.
people are reported killed by floods and tens of thousands evacuated in what
has been branded the worst flooding on record in the Southern African nation.
Apart from
killing about 200 people, the floods have also displaced at least 200,000;
others left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the
deluge.
killing about 200 people, the floods have also displaced at least 200,000;
others left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the
deluge.
Written by Prince Henderson, ECM
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
