In a telegram sent by Secretary of State His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin to His Grace Bishop of Hualien, Holy Father Pope Francis has expresses his solidarity with those affected by earthquakes in Taiwan. His Beatitude Cardinal Parolin conveyed that the Holy Father is praying for those who have lost their lives, as well as those who were injured in the quakes.
As reported by Vatican Radio, the telegram read, “His Holiness Pope Francis wishes to express his solidarity with all those affected by the earthquakes in Taiwan these past days, and he offers the assurance of his prayers for those who have lost their lives and for those who have been injured.” Further, it said, “As he encourages the civil authorities and emergency personnel engaged in rescue efforts, His Holiness willingly invokes upon all the Taiwanese people the divine blessings of strength and peace.”
Hualien, a popular tourist town in eastern Taiwan, was struck by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake just before midnight Tuesday. At least six people are confirmed to have died in the quake, with hundreds more wounded. Dozens of people are still missing, with some believed to be trapped inside crumbling buildings.
