VATICAN CITY, MAY 2, 2003 (VIS) - Cardinal Angelo Sodano, secretary of State, sent the following telegram in the Holy Father's name to civil and religious authorities in Turkey for Wednesday's night's earthquake in the region of Bingol:
"Having learned the news of the earthquake which tragically struck the region of Bingol, Turkey, the Holy Father has charged me with informing you that he is united in thought and prayer to all the people affected by this new drama. He entrusts all those who died in this catastrophe to the mercy of God Almighty. He asks God to sustain the injured and families who have lost loved ones and goods. He encourages those who are working in the rescue effort, who are sometimes risking their lives, to do everything possible to look for and help survivors. The Pope entrusts all the people of Turkey to divine benevolence."
"Having learned the news of the earthquake which tragically struck the region of Bingol, Turkey, the Holy Father has charged me with informing you that he is united in thought and prayer to all the people affected by this new drama. He entrusts all those who died in this catastrophe to the mercy of God Almighty. He asks God to sustain the injured and families who have lost loved ones and goods. He encourages those who are working in the rescue effort, who are sometimes risking their lives, to do everything possible to look for and help survivors. The Pope entrusts all the people of Turkey to divine benevolence."
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