Pope Francis offers prayers for California wildfire victims, noting impact on large Catholic population.

Pope Francis has offered prayers and condolences for victims and rescuers battling severe wildfires in California, which have killed at least 11 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The Vatican released a statement expressing the Pope's concern, particularly for the largest Catholic community in the U.S. located in Los Angeles. Six wildfires have consumed over 35,000 acres of land since Tuesday.

January 11, 2025
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