By Deborah Castellano Lubov
"I wish to convey to the people of Kazakhstan my spiritual closeness at this time," Pope Francis stressed during his Wednesday General Audience, as he recalled the massive flooding that has affected numerous regions of the country, which he visited in September 2022.
"I invite everyone to pray for all who are suffering the effects of this natural disaster," he said.
The Pope's comments came during his greetings to English pilgrims.
"Even in times of difficulty, we recall the joy of the Risen Christ," the Holy Father affirmed.