Pope Francis sent a message this Thursday expressing his deepest condolences to the people affected by the floods in Spain. Serious floods have devastated the Valencia region in Spain.
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Vatican City, Friday, November 1, 2024 (Rei, Vatican Radio): Pope Francis sent a message this Thursday expressing his deepest condolences to the people affected by the floods in Spain. Serious floods have devastated the Valencia region in Spain.
The floods of these days are being described as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of Spain, with more than 158 people confirmed dead and thousands displaced.
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Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with those affected by the floods in a video message to Archbishop Luis Xavier Arguello García, head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Valladolid in Spain. “I am close to them and I pray for them in this hour of disaster,” he said. He prayed for God’s blessings on all those affected in Spain.
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Many areas have been destroyed by flash floods around the city of Valencia in the eastern part of Spain. It has been described as one of the worst natural disasters in Spain’s recent history. According to reports, a year’s worth of rain fell in just 8 hours. Although it is common for rain in autumn, the sudden flood surprised many people.
Thousands of people live without electricity or water in Valencia and its surroundings. More than 1,000 military personnel have been deployed to assist in rescue efforts. Train traffic was suspended and schools and museums were closed.
The Spanish branch of Caritas, the international Catholic charity, is working with local humanitarian organizations and religious dioceses to help the displaced. Measures are being taken in public buildings for the homeless.
The President of the Government of Spain has officially declared three days of mourning starting October 31.
