Friday, July 25, 2014

Condolences to Alger

The Holy Father had a telegram of condolence sent to the Archbishop of Alger concerning the victims of yesterday's accident which occurred in the skies above Mali involving an AirAlgérie jetliner.


Telegram of condolence
for the aviation accident in Mali

His Excellency, Ghaleb Bader
Archbishop of Alger

Having learned of the tragic accident involving an AirAlgĂ©rie jetliner which took place in the skies above Mali, involving many victims, His Holiness, Pope Francis is united in prayer with all the families who are now suffering the loss of those who are dear to them.  He expresses to them his sincere condolences and assures them of his profound sympathy in this moment of suffering and trial.  His Holiness asks the Lord to welcome the dead into the fullness of peace, while praying also for comfort and hope for all those who are affected by this dramatic occurrence.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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