Dozens die in central Italian earthquake

An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale has hit the central Italian region of Abruzzo, destroying many buildings and taking lives. At least 27 people, including several children, are known to have died in a large earthquake which hit the mountainous Abruzzo region of central Italy at 3.30 am today.

Please pray with us for the people of the Abruzzo region, for the city of L'Aquila and for the search and rescue teams currently searching for survivors. Read more here.

For more information about Abruzzo and the other regions of italy, visit the Viva Italia Website.