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   APPEAL TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR INDONESIA, BENIN   
      
   VATICAN CITY, 27 OCT 2010 (VIS) - Following his catechesis at today's general   
   audience, held in St. Peter's Square, the Pope launched the following appeal:   
      
   "In the last few hours another terrible tsunami has struck the coasts of   
   Indonesia, which has also suffered a volcanic eruption, leaving many dead and   
   missing. I express my deepest sympathy to the families of the victims for the   
   loss of their loved ones, and give assurances of my closeness in prayer to all   
   the Indonesian people.   
      
   "I also remain close to the dear people of Benin, who have suffered continuous   
   floods which have left many people homeless and living in unhygienic and   
   unsanitary conditions. Upon the entire nation I invoke the blessing and comfort   
   of the Lord.   
      
   "I call upon the international community to strive to supply the aid necessary   
   to alleviate the distress of the people who have suffered these disasters".   
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