My heart is with LA, says Pope, as he prays for wildfire-hit city
Francis invoked the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is revered by many Latino Catholics.
The Pope has offered prayers for the people of Los Angeles as they endure deadly fires.
Francis referred to the disaster during his weekly general audience at the Vatican and invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is revered by many Latino Catholics.
“My heart is with the people of Los Angeles who are suffering so much as a result of the fires that have devastated entire neighbourhoods and communities,” Francis said.
Fires fuelled by hurricane-strength winds and parched weather have been raging in parts of Los Angeles since January 7.
The blazes have killed at least 28 people, forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, destroyed more than 14,000 structures and rank among the most destructive in California’s history.
