Pope Francis used his weekly audience to pray for the victims of the flooding in Libya and for the people of Morocco hit by a deadly earthquake. Let us pray for Morocco, let us pray for the inhabitants that the Lord will give them the strength to recover after this terrible 'ambush' they have been through." However, the rugged terrain of the Atlas Mountains has posed considerable challenges for the rescue teams in their mission. In addition, the disaster has made the already narrow roads impassable, making it difficult for relief teams to reach the earthquake-stricken population. The tragic earthquake was the strongest and deadliest quake to hit Morocco in decades, according to the US Geological Survey.

Source: Libya Today September 13, 2023 19:57 UTC