Amatrice

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to quake zone

By Josephine McKenna — October 4, 2016
ROME (RNS) 'From the first moment, I felt that I needed to come to you! Simply to express my closeness to you, nothing more,' the pontiff told survivors in an emotional meeting in the devastated town of Amatrice.

Pope pledges to visit Italian quake victims

By Josephine McKenna — August 28, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis led prayers for the victims of Italy’s earthquake and announced plans to visit survivors in the affected area soon.

Faith-based volunteers help search for quake victims in Italy

By Josephine McKenna — August 25, 2016
ROME (RNS) 'Everything is destroyed,' says a local bishop.
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