Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Condolences to Sierra Leone

Having received news of floods and landslides which took place in the capital city of Sierra Leone on Monday of this week, the Holy Father, Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, His Eminence, Pietro Parolin, to the Archbishop of Freetown (Sierra Leone), His Excellency, Charles Edward Tamba.


Telegram sent by the Cardinal Secretary of State
for victims of flooding and landslides in Freetown

The Right Reverend Charles Edward Tamba
Archbishop of Freetown

        Deeply saddened by the devastating consequences of the mudslide on the outskirts of Freetown, His Holiness, Pope Francis assures those who have lost loved ones of his closeness at this difficult time. He prays for all who have died, and upon their grieving families and friends he invokes the divine blessings of strength and consolation. His Holiness likewise expresses his prayerful solidarity with the rescue workers and all involved in providing the much needed relief and support to the victims of this disaster.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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