VATICAN CITY, JAN 27, 2001 (VIS) - Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano sent a telegram in the Holy Father's name to Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, apostolic nuncio in India, in response to the earthquake which struck the northwestern part of the country yesterday:
"Having learned with great sadness of the tragic earthquake which struck northwestern India, His Holiness Pope John Paul II has asked me to express to all concerned the assurance of his closenss in prayer. He commends the dead to the loving mercy of Almighty God and invokes Divine Blessings of strength and consolation upon their families, the injured and all who have suffered loss. His Holiness likewise prays in a special way for the rescue-workers and all involved in providing assistance to the victims of this terrible disaster, encouraging them to persevere in their efforts to bring relief and support to the stricken population."
TGR;EARTHQUAKE INDIA;...;SODANO; BALSISSERI;VIS;20010129;Word: 160;
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