Avellon Williams
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Wednesday called for prayer for victims of the fuel truck explosion that killed at least 60 people in Haiti, lamenting that the country has been struck by a string of tragedies.
At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said, “Poor Haiti, one thing after another.”
“They are a people who are suffering. Let us pray, pray for Haiti. They are good people, good people, religious people. But they are suffering much.”
After the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July, which left a political vacuum and opened the door to criminal activity, explosions occurred in Cap-Haitien, a province in the north of the country.
The country was also hit by a devastating earthquake in August that killed over 2,000 people.
In an appeal to all, the Pope said, “I invite you to join me in prayers for these brothers and sisters who have been undergoing such difficult trials.”
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