Pope Francis on Friday
assured those hit by California wildfires of his "sincere
solidarity and prayers" in a telegramme sent by Vatican
Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin to the archbishops of
San Francisco and Los Angeles. The pope also sent his
"encouragement to civilian authorities and emergency personnel
who are assisting the victims of this tragedy". At least 31
people are confirmed dead and hundreds are missing after
wildfires in northern California.
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