"May all of us working together find the courage to move forward in a manner that brings peace to our beloved community," said Bishop Pates.

Clinton is supported by 51 percent of Catholic. Trump polled at just 40 percent.

There are 6 new beatitude for modern Christians.

Francis was asked, "Really? Never?" And he responded, "If one carefully reads the declaration of St. John Paul, it goes in that direction, yes."

The quake felled several significant churches including the 14th-century Basilica of St. Benedict in the main square of Norcia.

"The cradle of civilizations and the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the Middle East has become the theater of incredible brutality," said Archbishop Bernardito Auza.