(Vatican Radio) A telegramme signed by Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin
on behalf of the Holy Father has been sent to the Archbishop of Santa Marta in Columbia
following a tragic accident in which a bus, in the north of the country caught fire
killing the 32 passengers on board, mostly children.
The telegramme reads that “Pope Francis, was deeply distressed to learn the sad news
of the serious accident in the town of Fundaciòn that caused so many victims including
many children.”
It goes on to say that the Holy Father offers his spiritual closeness to all those
affected by this terrible incident and fervently prays to God to grant all the victims
of this tragedy eternal rest.
The Holy Father also offers words of comfort to the families of the victims, praying
for them in their distress.
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