Pope prays for victims of LA County wildfires

Pope Francis, in a telegram to Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, expressed his deep sadness over the “loss of life and the widespread destruction” caused by the Southern California wildfires.

The Catholic church’s leader shared prayers and condolences for the victims of the wildfires.

“His Holiness Pope Francis assures you and the communities affected by this tragedy of his spiritual closeness,” said the letter. “Entrusting the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God...