Pope mourns quake victims
27/05/2006 18:55  - (SA)  

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Vatican City - Pope Benedict mourned the victims of Indonesia's earthquake on Saturday and urged rescue workers to persevere in their efforts to assist survivors.

"His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI prays for the victims and their grieving families, invoking eternal peace upon the deceased and divine comfort and consolation on all who are suffering," read a Vatican message.

"His Holiness likewise encourages the rescue workers and all involved in providing medical assistance to the victims of this disaster to persevere in their efforts to bring relief and support."

Pope Benedict is in Poland on a four-day pilgrimage to the homeland of his predecessor, John Paul.

The Indonesian quake, centred on the city of Yogyakarta, killed more than 3 000 people and seriously injured an estimated 1 700.

About 85% of Indonesia's 220 million people are Muslim. However, in some eastern parts, Christian and Muslim populations are equal.

- Reuters

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