Pope Sends Condolences for Typhoon Victims in Philippines

VATICAN CITY, JULY 15, 2002 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II sent a message of sympathy to the families of victims of Typhoon Halong, which has caused the death or disappearance of 65 people in the Philippines.

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In a telegram addressed to Cardinal Jaime Sin, archbishop of Manila, the Pope assures his spiritual closeness to «all those affected by this tragedy,» and appeals for a great surge of solidarity «at this difficult time for the nation.»

So far, 20,000 people have been evacuated as a result of the destruction caused by the typhoon and rains; 2,000 homes have been destroyed, and agricultural losses are said to be in the millions of dollars.

Among the latest victims were a 3-year-old girl and her grandparents, buried by a landslide.

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