Pope Francis prays for victims of Sierra Leone
mudslide
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| Rescue workers carry the body of a victim from the site of a mudslide in Sierra Leone. Pope Francis has assured survivors of his prayerful solidarity and support.-AP |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has expressed
his “closeness” to those who have loved ones in the tragic mudslide that
struck Sierra Leone.
A telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of
State Pietro Parolin says the Holy Father is praying for all
those who have died; and that he invokes “divine blessings of strength and
consolation” on their grieving family and friends.
The telegram assures rescue workers of Pope Francis’ solidarity and
support.
The full text of the telegram, addressed to Archbishop
Charles Edward Tamba of Freetown, can be read below:
Deeply saddened by the devastating consequences of the
mudslide on the outskirts of Freetown, His Holiness Pope Francis assures those
who have lost loved ones of his closeness at this difficult time. He
prays for all who have died, and upon their grieving families and friends he
invokes the divine blessings of strength and consolation. His Holiness
likewise expresses his prayerful solidarity with the rescue workers and all
involved in providing the much needed relief and support to the victims of this
disaster.
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