Saturday, January 27, 2018

Condolences to South Korea

The Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin has sent a message of condolence - in the name of the Holy Father - to Miryang (South Korea) where a fire broke out in the Sejong Hospital claiming the lives of 41 people and leaving 80 others injured.


Telegram of condolence sent to South Korea
for victims of the hospital fire

Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and of injuries caused by the outbreak of the fire in Sejong Hospital, Miryang, His Holiness Pope Francis expresses heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy. He prays especially for the repose of the deceased and for the healing of those injured. The Holy Father offers encouragement to the civil authorities and emergency personnel as they assist the victims of this disaster, and upon all he willingly invokes the divine blessings of strength and consolation.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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