(Vatican Radio/VIS) Below is the complete text of the telegram that Cardinal Secretary
of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., sent, on behalf of the Holy Father, to Bishop Oscar
Roberto Dominguez Couttolenc, M.G., of Ecatepec, Mexico because of an explosion of
a gas truck in the city's suburbs that has, to date, resulted in 21 deaths and numerous
wounded.
“The Holy Father was saddened to receive news of the serious accent
that occurred in the municipality of Ecatepec, which has caused numerous victims and
serious wounded as well as much damage. I ask your excellency the kindness of expressing
his spiritual nearness to all those who are affected by this tragedy. At the same
time he offers prayers asking God for the eternal rest of those who lost their lives
in this terrible accident.”
“Likewise, His Holiness Pope Francis wishes to
send, through your excellency, his condolences to the families of the dead, together
with expressions of consolation and affection for all the wounded, with the strong
desire for their quick and complete recovery.” “With these sentiments, the supreme
pontiff, while calling upon the sweet name of Our Lady of Guadalupe, wholeheartedly
imparts to all the comfort of the apostolic blessing as a sign of hope in the Risen
Christ.”