Pope sends condolences for
victims of Laos dam collapse
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In a telegramme to Church and civil authorities in Laos,
Pope Francis expresses his sadness at the loss of life and injury caused by
flooding after a hydroelectric dam collapsed on Tuesday.
By Devin Watkins
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the people of Laos on
Tuesday, following the collapse of a hydroelectric dam in the southeast part of
the country.
Hundreds of people are missing and feared dead after the dam
collapsed in the San Sai district of Attapeu province on Tuesday, causing flash
flooding that swept away homes. The disaster left more than 6,600 people
homeless, according to the Lao News Agency.
‘Heartfelt solidarity’
In a telegramme signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis expressed his “heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by this disaster.”
He prayed “especially for the repose of the deceased, the
healing of those injured and the consolation of all those who grieve the loss
of their loved ones and who fear for the lives of those still missing.”
Pope Francis also offered his encouragement “to civil
authorities and all those involved in the search and rescue as they assist the
victims of this tragedy.”
The South Korean company building the dam told Reuters news
agency that heavy rain and flooding caused the collapse.
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