Rescue efforts for the trapped Chilean miners are going slowly but smoothly, as I type this. All we can do now is hope and pray, as the families in that predominantly Catholic country have done for the past two months — with an extra boost from Pope Benedict himself.

Here are some links to faith-related stories on the 33 men and Operation San Lorenzo, named for the patron saint of miners:

• Chilean miner promises to marry in the Church after rescue (Catholic News Agency)
• Communion in a mineshaft? (GetReligion)
• Faith plays key role for trapped Chilean miners, families (CNN)
• Pope carries Chilean miners in his heart (Vatican Radio)
• Chilean miners: Rival churches claim credit for miracle (The Guardian)

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