Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Condolences to Puglia

The Holy Father has sent a telegram of condolence, remembering the victims of a serious railway accident that took place yesterday morning on the line between Corato to Andria in the Italian region of Puglia.  The message was sent in the name of the Holy Father to the Archbishop of Bari-Bitonto by the Cardinal Secretary of State.


Telegram of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
expressing condolences to the vicims of
a rail accident in Puglia

To His Excellency, the Most Reverend
Francesco Cacucci
Archbishop of Bari-Bitonto
President of the Episcopal Conference of Puglia
Archdiocesan Curia
Corso A. De Gaspari 274/A
70125 Bari

Having learned the news of the serious railroad accident that took place on the rail line from Corato to Andria, in which many people lost their lives, His Holiness, Pope Francis expresses his sympathy and his participation in the suffering that affects so many families.  He assures them of his fervent prayers for those who died so tragically and, while praying to the Lord for swift healing for those who have been wounded, he confides to the maternal protection of the Virgin Mary, those who are mourning and sends the comfort of his Apostolic Benediction.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness

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