Pope prays for victims of Russian
submarine disaster
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| A submarine in the Russian city of Severomorsk (AFP) |
The Pope grieves for victims of a Russian submarine accident
and is close to their families.
By Linda Bordoni
Pope Francis is informed of the tragedy that
killed fourteen Russian sailors on board a deep water research submarine and is
grieving for the victims.
Answering questions put to him by journalists, Alessandro
Gisotti, the interim director of the Holy See Press Office, said the Pope has
expressed his condolences and closeness to the families of the victims and to
all who have been affected by the disaster.
A fire aboard a Russian navy research submarine on Monday
reportedly caused fumes that poisoned the crew members of the vessel as it was
taking measurements in Russian waters in the north of the country.
The ministry gave no details about the type of vessel. But
Russian media reports say it was a nuclear mini-submarine used for special
operations.
President Vladimir Putin, who is scheduled to be
received in audience by Pope Francis in the Vatican on Thursday,
has ordered an inquiry into the accident.
The defense ministry meanwhile, revealed on Wednesday that
some crew members have survived.
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