VATICAN CITY, JUNE 22, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI assured the people of the Philippines of his prayers after strong winds from Typhoon Fengshen caused a ferry to capsize with more than 700 people aboard.
The Pope mentioned Saturday's tragic capsizing after praying the midday Angelus in St. Peter's Square today.
"As I assure the people of these islands who have suffered from Typhoon Fengshen of my spiritual nearness," the Holy Father said, "I offer a prayer to the Lord for the victims of this new tragedy at sea, in which many children also seem to have been involved."
The ferry was carrying 626 passengers and 121 crew members and sailing from Manila to nearby Cebu. So far, 10 survivors are known to have made it to land.
The typhoon has so far caused more than 100 other deaths throughout the Philippines with flooding and landslides.
The Pope mentioned Saturday's tragic capsizing after praying the midday Angelus in St. Peter's Square today.
"As I assure the people of these islands who have suffered from Typhoon Fengshen of my spiritual nearness," the Holy Father said, "I offer a prayer to the Lord for the victims of this new tragedy at sea, in which many children also seem to have been involved."
The ferry was carrying 626 passengers and 121 crew members and sailing from Manila to nearby Cebu. So far, 10 survivors are known to have made it to land.
The typhoon has so far caused more than 100 other deaths throughout the Philippines with flooding and landslides.
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