Church Confirms That All Missionaries Serving In Italy Are Safe After A Massive Earthquake In Italy

​Translated Statement:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expresses great sorrow for all those who have been affected by the terrible tragedy of the earthquake that devastated Accumoli and Amatrice in the province of Rieti in Lazio and all the surrounding areas.

All missionaries and Church members are alive and well.

As they continue the search for those trapped in the rubble, we invite everyone to pray for those who are suffering, for those without news of their loved ones, for those who are injured, for those who are still under the rubble.

The Church has already offered its assistance to the relevant authorities and the members will be asked to contribute in various ways. All information about come through priesthood leaders and official channels of the Church.

Italian officials are reporting at least 73 dead and 150 more missing at this time.

Original Statement:
La Chiesa di Gesù Cristo dei Santi degli Ultimi Giorni esprime grande cordoglio per tutti coloro che sono stati colpiti dalla terribile tragedia del terremoto che ha sconvolto Accumoli e Amatrice in provincia di Rieti nel Lazio e tutte le zone circostanti.

Tutti i missionari e i membri della Chiesa sono vivi e stanno bene.

Mentre continuano le ricerche di chi è rimasto intrappolato tra le macerie, invitiamo tutti a pregare per chi sta soffrendo, per chi non ha notizie dei propri cari, per chi è rimasto ferito, per chi è ancora sotto le macerie.

La Chiesa ha già offerto la sua collaborazione alle autorità preposte e ai membri verrà chiesto di contribuire in vario modo. Tutte le informazioni in merito arriveranno tramite i dirigenti del sacerdozio e i canali ufficiali della Chiesa.

Related posts:

Church Leaders Encouraged Members To Extend Love And Encouragement To The LGBT Members LDS Church Responds After Terrorist Attack That Killed 84 In Nice, France LDS Church Confirms That All Missionaries Are Safe After Johanesburg Tornado  More Than 300 Participants Attended The First Family Conference In The Philippines Held At UP NISMED