Papal prayer, solidarity for Nepal’s earthquake victims
April 27, 2015
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, sent a telegram of condolence in Pope Francis’s name on April 26 following an earthquake that left thousands dead.
“His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the earthquake and the resultant loss of many hundreds of lives in Nepal, as well as in neighboring countries,” Cardinal Parolin stated in his telegram, which was addressed to the nation’s apostolic vicar. “He expresses his solidarity with all affected by this disaster and assures those who grieve for deceased family members of his closeness in prayer.”
“His Holiness commends the souls of the victims to the loving mercy of the Almighty and he offers encouragement to the civil authorities and emergency personnel as they continue their rescue efforts and assistance to those touched by this tragedy,” Cardinal Parolin added. “Upon them all he invokes the blessings of the Almighty as a pledge of healing and consolation.”
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Further information:
- Il cordoglio del Santo Padre per le vittime del terremoto in Nepal (Holy See Press Office)
- Caritas Nepal: Situation 3 days after quake "pretty bad" as death toll rises (Vatican Radio)
- Rescuers Struggle To Reach Remote Nepal Areas As Toll Rises (AP)
- 2015 Nepal earthquake (Wikipedia)
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