Papal condolences following Indian temple deaths
April 11, 2016
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has sent a telegram of condolence in Pope Francis’s name following a fireworks explosion at an Indian Hindu temple that left over 100 dead.
“His Holiness Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the tragic fire at the Puttingal temple complex in Paravur, and he sends condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured,” wrote Cardinal Parolin. “Praying for all affected by this tragedy, and for the relief efforts underway, Pope Francis invokes upon the nation the divine blessings of strength and peace.”
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Further information:
- Il cordoglio del Santo Padre per le vittime dell’incendio avvenuto nel tempio di Paravur (India), 10.04.2016 (Holy See Press Office)
- Kollam temple: India fireworks blast kills at least 100 (BBC)
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