As the Italian island of Sardinia continues to be ravaged by what locals have described as “apocalyptic” fires, bishops locally and nationally have said they are close to those who are suffering, or who have lost everything. In a statement earlier this week, the bishops of Sardinia said two things were on their minds as fires continue to envelop much of the island: “Proximity to the people and sadness of heart.” “As bishops of Sardinia, we feel a sense of infinite dismay in seeing once again, due to fires, our people suffer and our land burn,” they said.
As Sardinia burns, bishops assure closeness and solidarity
As Sardinia burns, bishops assure closeness and solidarity
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