Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Condolences to Columbia and Brazil

The Holy Father has sent messages of condolences - signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, His Eminence, Pietro Parolin to Brazil and Columbia after having heard the news of the horrific plane crash which took place yesterday in Medellin (Columbia).


Message of Condolence
to the Bishop of Sonsón-Rionegro (Columbia

His Excellency, Fidel León Cadavid Martín
Bishop of Sonsón-Rionegro

The Holy Father, hauntingly pained to learn the painful news of the grave aircraft accident which claimed many victims, is offering prayers for the eternal rest of those who have died.  I also ask Your Excellency to convey the sentiments expressed by His Holiness t the families of those who have so senselessly been lost, as well as expressions of affection, solidarity and consolation to those who have been injured and affected by these tragic events.  The Holy Father implores the Lord to pour out upon them the gifts of spiritual serenity and Christian hope, and he imparts his heart-felt Apostolic benediction.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness


Message of His Holiness, Pope Francis
to the President of the Brazilian Episcopal Conference

His Eminence, Cardinal Sérgio daRocha
Archbishop of Brasília and President of the CNBB

Having received the tragic news of the airliner accident in Columbia, which took the lives of many Brazilian victims, Pope Francis asks Your Eminence to transmit his condolences and his sharing of the pain of all those who are suffering such loss.  At the same time, the Holy Father implores from heaven comfort and healing for all those who are wounded as well as courage and Christian hope for all those who are grieved by these tragic events.  To all those who are suffering and who seek consolation, His Holiness sends his Apostolic blessing.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness

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