Pope sends condolences following Colombia bus tragedy
(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 Colombia
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.