Pope Francis prays for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Philippines
Summary: Pope Francis has expressed his support for Filipinos affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine during his Angelus address on October 27. He offered prayers for the victims and emphasized the strength of the Filipino people.
As of October 28, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported 116 fatalities, with 39 individuals missing and 109 injured. The storm impacted 6.7 million people across Luzon, displacing nearly 1 million.
Kristine caused significant damage, totaling P2.5 billion to agriculture and P1.5 billion to infrastructure. Over 160 cities and municipalities are now under a state of calamity.
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