Pope prays for victims of Greek fires, Asia floods

VATICAN CITY, Aug 29 (Reuters) Pope Benedict today prayed for victims of forest fires in Greece that have killed at least 63 people in the past week, and for victims of Asian floods that have killed thousands.

''In these days, some geographic regions have been devastated by serious disasters,'' the Pontiff said during his weekly general audience.

Without directly blaming arsonists for Greece's fires, which have raged for six days, the Pope said it was ''impossible not to be worried about the irresponsible behaviour of some that puts the safety of people at risk.

''I join those who censure such criminal actions and invite all to pray for the victims of these tragedies.'' REUTERS SS RN1609