Earthquake kills 73, Monks of Norcia ask for prayers

A devastating earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday, crippling the regions of Umbria, Lazio and Marche. According to the New York Times, 73 people were killed and at least 100 were injured. Among the cities hit by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake was Norcia, birthplace of Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica, and home to a Benedictine monastery that Read More…

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