Pope prays for victims of
Liberia mudslide
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| Pope Francis |
Pope Francis has sent a telegramme of condolences to the
Bishop of Gbarnga in Liberia where over 40 people were killed in a mudslide in
the north of the country.
By Linda Bordoni
Pope Francis has expressed deep sorrow to learn
of the injury and loss of life caused by a mudslide in Gbanipea, Liberia, and
has assured his prayers for all those affected.
In a telegramme signed on the Pope’s behalf by the Vatican
Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope said he is close to all
who are affected by the tragedy.
He said he is praying for those who mourn the loss of their
loved ones and for the emergency personnel who assist the victims.
Liberian President George Weah declared last Monday a day of
national mourning after more than 40 people were killed in the mudslide at an
alleged illegal mine in the north of the country.
The national disaster management agency has been searching
for survivors since the incident in Nimba County last weekend, and authorities
said the region is inaccessible and getting the necessary equipment there is
posing a challenge.
The president also declared the region a national disaster
zone and ordered authorities to isolate the area, provide security and prevent
illicit mining.
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