Pope Francis Offers Prayers to Victims of Massive Earthquake in Peru and Ecuador

Pope Francis Offers Prayers to Victims of Massive Earthquake in Peru and Ecuador While Closes Vatican Embassy in Nicaragua

As the first pope from Latin America, Pope Francis has been very busy with matters concerning the region. During his weekly Sunday noon blessing, he offered prayers to the people of Ecuador and Peru following a massive earthquake. This comes as the Vatican closes its embassy in Nicaragua.
Ecuador: Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Recorded in Guayaquil

Ecuador Earthquake: Magnitude 5.8 Tremor Recorded in Guayaquil

A shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 was recently recorded near Babahoyo, Cantón Babahoyo, Provincia de Los Rios, Ecuador.
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