PAPAL TELEGRAM FOR FLOODS IN VIETNAM

VATICAN CITY, NOV 11, 1999 (VIS) - Following is the text of the telegram sent in Pope John Paul's name by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano to Archbishop Etienne Nguyen Nhu The of Hue, Vietnam, for the victims caused by the devastating floods in that country:

"Having learned of the dramatic floods which devastated the central provinces of Vietnam, the Holy Father expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and his deep sympathy to all those who are affected by this catastrophe. He recommends the missing to the mercy of God and, in praising the work already done to come to the aid of families, he prays so that a generous solidarity will allow persons who have been dealt a blow in their affections or in their goods, especially children, to find the comfort and assistance which they need. With a full heart His Holiness sends his apostolic blessing to the population of the region so that the Lord will sustain them in their trials."

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