Pope Francis today addressed prayers, from the Holy See, for Albania. that was hit by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, Where so far, 32 people have been killed and hundreds injured.
"I would like to greet and show my closeness to the Albanian people, who have suffered greatly in these days," said the Holy Father.
“Albania has been the first country in Europe that I wanted to visit. I am close to the victims, I pray for the dead, the injured and the families. God bless these people, which I love very much."
Shortly after Pope Francis' call for prayer, the Vatican sent a telegram of condolence through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state.
The message says that Pope Francis prays for emergency teams to be blessed with strength in their efforts and trusts the people of Albania in the loving providence of the Almighty.