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PEDERNALES, ECUADOR - APRIL 17: Civilians gather their belongings from the debris of the collapsed buildings in Pedernales, Manabi Province of Ecuador on April 17, 2016. At least 238 people have been killed and over one thousands of others wounded in a strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Ecuador. At Sunday’s Regina Coeli, Pope Francis called for prayers for the Ecuadorian population, as well as for Japan, also affected by major earthquakes. "May the help of God and of their brothers give them strength and support". Photo by Joseph Vecino
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