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Monday, March 1, 1999

TELEGRAM FOR PLANE CRASH IN GENOA


VATICAN CITY, FEB 27, 1999 (VIS) - The following telegram was sent in the Holy Father's name by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano to Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, archbishop of Genoa, for the plane crash in that city on February 25:

"Informed of the sad news of the crash which took place while a plane was landing at Genoa's airport, the Holy Father asks Your Eminence to offer his sentiments of deep sorrow to the family members and friends of the victims and, while he assures them of his fervent prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased, he asks God's comfort for the wounded and for all who are suffering the grave loss of their dear ones. He sends a special apostolic blessing to all as a sign of his special spiritual closeness."

TGR;CRASH;...;GENOA; SODANO; TETTAMANZI;VIS;19990301;Word: 140;

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