Vatican City, Sep 24, 2014 / 08:14 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has made an appeal for prayer and aid for the victims of the Ebola outbreak which has been sweeping through several West African countries.

Speaking during his General Audience, the Pope expressed his closeness “to the many people affected by this terrible disease. I invite you to pray for them and for the many who have so tragically lost their life.”