Pope Benedict on Wednesday ordered that the Roman Catholic Church's extensive worldwide charity network be immediately activated to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Speaking at his weekly general audience, the pope also appealed to the international community and individuals to be quick and generous in their aid. “The Catholic Church will immediately activate (its aid) through its charity institutions in order to respond to the most urgent needs of the population,” he said.
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Pope activates world Catholic charities for Haiti relief
