2011-09-15 15:47:48

Pope: condolences for Zanzibar ferry disaster


Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday sent a telegram of condolence to authorities in Tanzania, where a ferry sank at the weekend, killing nearly 200 people. The full text of the English-language telegram is below:

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI was saddened to learn of the great loss of life in the disaster which took place at sea off the coast of your Nation. The Holy Father is praying for those who are missing and commends the souls of the departed to the benevolent mercy of our Heavenly Father. He wishes to convey his condolences to the authorities and people of Tanzania, and particularly to the relatives and friends of the deceased. Upon all who mourn their passing His Holiness fervently implores the divine gifts of consolation and hope and prays that abundant blessings of strength and peace be given to all who have been affected by this tragedy.

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
Secretary of State







All the contents on this site are copyrighted ©.