Pope Francis has conveyed his solidarity with the victims of tropical cyclone Agaton (international name: Megi) which has affected several areas in Visayas and Mindanao.
The Pope has been "informed of the recent loss of life and destruction" as a result of the onslaught of the said cyclone, said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in a telegram on April 14.
"His Holiness Pope Francis wishes to express his solidarity with all those suffering in the wake of the storm," said Parolin in the telegram addressed to Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles Brown.
Pope Francis also offered prayers for the victims of Agaton.
"He (Pope) also offers the assurance of prayers for the dead, injured, and displaced as well as those engaged in recovery efforts," said Parolin.
"As a sign of his spiritual closeness, His Holiness willingly invokes upon all the Filipino people God's blessings of strength and peace," he added.