(ANSA) - Vatican City, August 25 - Pope Francis has sent six
Vatican firefighters and six gendarmes to central Italy where a
devastating 6.2-scale quake has flattened towns and killed
hundreds, Vatican press officer Greg Burke said Thursday.
They are working with their Italian counterparts in search
and rescue efforts and protecting property from looters.
Quake: Pope sends firefighters, gendarme
Aid in rescue, anti-looting efforts