Friday, October 13, 2017

Condolences to California

A telegram of condolence has been sent by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin in the name of the Holy Father to His Excellency, Salvatore Joseph Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, California and His Excellency, José Horacio Gómez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, expressing the Holy Father's closeness to those who are victims of the wild fires that have devastated parts of those Archdioceses.


Telegram of Condolence

The Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone
Archbishop of San Francisco

The Most Reverend José Horacio Gómez
Archbishop of Los Angeles

Informed of the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property caused by the wildfire in California, the Holy Father assures you of his heartfelt solidarity and his prayers for all those affected by this disaster. He is especially mindful of those who mourn the loss of their loved ones and who fear for the lives of those still missing. His Holiness offers encouragement to the civil authorities and emergency personnel as they assist the victims of this tragedy. To all he sends his blessing.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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