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Pope Leo XIV offers prayers to quake-devastated Cebu
Pope Leo XIV has conveyed his sympathies to the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that recently struck Cebu.
The Pope's message was relayed by Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown to Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy.
Archbishop Uy shared that the Holy Father is praying for the eternal repose of the earthquake victims and for all survivors.
The earthquake, which occurred on September 30 with its epicenter near Bogo City, has resulted in at least 72 deaths.
In response to the disaster, Archbishop Uy has ordered structural assessments of all churches and rectories in the affected areas.
Parishes in northern Cebu that were severely impacted have been instructed not to use their buildings until safety assessments are concluded.
Phivolcs has recorded over 3,000 aftershocks following the initial tremor.
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