Monday, August 12, 2019

Condolences for monsoons

The Holy Father, Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence for the victims of the monsoon flooding that has taken place in recent days in the regions of Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat (India).  The telegram was sent by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, to the local authorities, in the name of the Holy Father.


Telegram of Condolence

To the competent authorities,

Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life in the monsoons of recent days in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and mindful of all those who have lost homes and livelihood, His Holiness Pope Francis sends his heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured. He prays for the relief efforts underway, and upon the nation he willingly invokes the divine blessings of strength and perseverance.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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