Saturday, October 27, 2018

Condolences to Jordan

The Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, has sent a telegram of condolence in the name of the Holy Father to the Apostolic Nuncio in Jordan, His Excellency, Martín Alberto Ortega, expressing the Pope's closeness to the victims of flooding that has resulted in that country due to violent rains that fell yesterday.


Telegram of Condolence

Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and the injury caused by the serious floods following heavy rains in Jordan, His Holiness Pope Francis expresses heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by this natural disaster. In a particular way, he prays for the young people whose lives were lost, the healing of those injured and the consolation of all who grieve. While offering encouragement to the civil authorities and those involved in the search and rescue efforts, His Holiness willingly invokes upon all the divine gifts of strength and peace.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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