Thursday, July 24, 2014

Condolences to Taiwan

This morning, the Vatican Press Office published the text of a telegram which was sent yesterday by the Cardinal Secretary of State to the Archbishop of Taipei (Taiwan) in the name of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, after he had learned of an airline accident involving one of the regional transport aircraft operated by TransAsia Airways.


Telegram of Condolences
for the victims of the airline disaster
near Magong (Taiwan)

The Most Reverend John Hung Shan-Chuan
Archbishop of Taipei
President of the Chinese Regional Bishops' Conference

The Holy Father learned with sadness of the air accident near Magong airport and he asks you kindly to convey his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the assurance of his prayers for all affected by this tragedy.  Upon all, he invokes God's blessings of consolation, strength and peace.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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