Thanked all helpers
Pope assures all flood victims of his “closeness”
At the end of the general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis remembered the victims of the floods in Europe: "I pray above all for those who have lost their lives and for their families. I thank and encourage the local Catholic communities and other voluntary organizations for the help they are providing."
"In recent days, heavy torrential rains have hit Central and Eastern Europe, causing victims, missing persons and enormous damage," said the Pope.
"Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic and Poland in particular are struggling with the tragic inconveniences caused by the floods. I assure everyone of my closeness," he concluded the audience.
Francis back in Rome after a trip to Southeast Asia
On Friday, the pontiff ended his twelve-day trip to Asia and landed back in Rome. Since September 2, 87-year-old Francis had visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
However, he also defied doubts about his health. In recent years, the Pope had to undergo an operation due to a hernia in his abdominal wall, among other things. He has frequently used a wheelchair for the past two years due to knee pain and recurring sciatica.
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