Pope send message to victims of Taiwan earthquake
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
has sent a message of condolences for all those killed and injured in the
earthquake that shook southern Taiwan on Saturday.
Rescuers on Sunday pulled
more survivors from the remains of a high-rise apartment building but more than
100 people are believed to be still buried in the rubble. Over 170 people have
been rescued but at least 26 are known to have died.
Below, please find the
text of the message sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin on behalf of Pope Francis
The Holy Father was saddened
to learn of the suffering caused by the deadly earthquake which struck in
Tainan, leaving many people dead or seriously injured. He sends prayerful
condolences to the families of the deceased and injured, as well as to rescue
personnel and the civil authorities. His Holiness, commending the souls of the
departed to the tender mercy of God, invokes abundant divine blessings of
consolation and strength upon those who mourn and upon all who have been
affected by this tragedy.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
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