Open Letter to Pope Benedict XV1

Pope offers prayers for typhoon victims By Evelyn Macairan (The Philippine Star, 12-8-2012) MANILA, Philippines - Pope Benedict XVI has offered prayers for those who perished in typhoon “Pablo,” according to CBCP News, the official news service provider of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The message was relayed on Thursday by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone through the Papal Nuncio in the Philippines, Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto. “He offers fervent prayers for the deceased and for all those who are working to rescue missing persons and to assist the trapped and injured,” said Cardinal Bertone. “Upon the beloved people of the Philippines, as a pledge of consolation, hope, and solidarity, His Holiness invokes God’s abundant blessings,” he added. In a message to the head of the Philippine bishops’ conference, Archbishop Jose Palma, the Pope said he “was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and the suffering” caused by the recent typhoon. The Pope sent his “heartfelt condolences to the families of all who mourn, and he assures those in distress of his spiritual closeness and concern.” Oh My Dear Pope Benedict XV1, God must be so happy and proud of you giving NOT food, water, medicines, clothing and shelter - but offered instead PRAYERS and CONDOLENCES to the thousands of Catholic victims in the recent typhoon that destroyed life and property. You are so charitable and generous! Well, I am sure too, that the 60,000,000 Catholics in the Philippines today are also so proud and happy as they have so much love, affection, and admiration for you. Especially when you wear that goofy hat and a red skirt as the CEO, responsibly attending to the business affairs of the Vatican Catholic Bank - the richest and most powerful bank in the world today! God bless you Pope Benedict XV1. Also in the Philippines God bless your Cardinals, bishops, and priests. They too are all great CATHOLIC leaders! Cheers! Poch Suzara