Pope Francis sends condolences following Columbia
plane crash
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| Fans light candles in tribute to the players of Brazilian team Chapecoense Real in a plane crash in the Columbian mountains. - AFP. |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegramme of
condolence to the Cardinal Archbishop of Brasilia in Brazil following a plane
crash which killed 71 people including members of the Brazilian soccer team
Chapecoense. They were on their way to a South American cup final in Colombia
when the accident happened.
In the message signed by Vatican Secretary of State,
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis said he was dismayed by the tragic news
of the plane crash in Colombia, which caused numerous victims of Brazil. The
Holy Father also sent his condolences to all those who are mouning and
commended the deceased to God the Father of Mercy.
Imparting his Apostolic Blessing, Pope Francis asked heaven
for comfort and healing for the wounded, and the courage and consolation of
Christian hope for all those affected by the tragedy.
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