‘Pope Benedict XVI called Sunday for special prayers for the victims of Hurricane Rita and the rescue workers trying to help them.

“Our thoughts go especially to those who are affected by the natural disasters in the United States and other parts of the world,” Benedict said during his Sunday blessing from his balcony at the papal retreat in Castel Gandolfo south of Rome.

“I invite you to join me in prayer to the Lord for all who suffer, for the victims and their loved ones, and for the rescue workers.”‘

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