2013-01-28 16:30:59

Pope’s condolence for victims of Brazil nightclub fire


January 28, 2013 - Pope Benedict XVI on Monday expressed his grief over the death of at least 230 college students killed in a tragic fire in a nightclub in Santa Maria, southern Brazil. Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone sent a message on the Pope’s behalf to Archbishop Helio Adelar Rubert of Santa Maria, expressing the Pontiff’s condolences to the families of victims and his participation in the pain of all mourners. The Holy Father prayed for God’s mercy on the dead, comfort to the injured and Christian courage, hope and consolation to those affected by the tragedy. Police say the blaze at the Boate Kiss club in Santa Maria, spread within seconds after a flare ignited during a pyrotechnics performance appeared to set the ceiling on fire. Many of the estimated 500 people inside were unable to find exits as dark smoke filled the large room, and at least one exit was blocked, police said.








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