Keep Myanmar in your prayers.
Over 20,000 dead in Cyclone Nargis’ wake. On May 6th 2008 the Vatican issued forth this message to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar.
Deeply saddened by news of the tragic aftermath of the recent cyclone, the Holy Father expresses his heartfelt sympathy. With prayers for the victims and their families, he invokes God's peace upon the dead and divine strength and comfort upon the homeless and all who are suffering. Confident that the international community will respond with generous and effective relief to the needs of your countrymen, His Holiness asks you to convey his solidarity and concern to the civil authorities and to all the beloved people of Myanmar.
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
Secretary of State
For those capable of monetary support, Catholic Relief Services are helping those devastated by Cyclone Nargis.
On May 7th Benedict ended the general audience with this appeal:
I make my own the cry of pain and the call for assistance of the dear people of Myanmar, who without warning saw so many lives, and so much property and means of sustenance destroyed by the terrifying violence of the cyclone Nargis. As I already said in the message of solidarity I sent to the President of the Episcopal Conference, I remain spiritually close to the people affected. I would also like to repeat to everyone my call to open their hearts to pity and generosity so that, thanks to the collaboration of people who can and wish to bring help, the suffering caused by such an immense tragedy may be relieved.
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