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Order of Malta on the ground in Amatrice: volunteer Giorgio Minguzzi is interviewed this morning on Vatican Radio

‘Helping is a tricky task; the aftershocks are dangerous’

Rome, 25 August 2016

Right now, 64 volunteers work to provide food, clothing, care, to survivors. Last night they hosted 230 in the local sports hall. The nightmare is not over.

Click here for link to interview.

The earthquake has prompted outpouring of support: click here for Catholic New Agency article and Order of Malta action.

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