VATICAN CITY, JUL 17, 2004 (VIS) - Following is the telegram sent by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano, in the Holy Father's name, for the victims of yesterday's fire in Kumbakonam, India:
"The Holy Father was deeply saddened to learn of the devastating school fire in Kumbakonam which has taken the lives of so many young children and has left so many others injured. He assures all involved in this terrible tragedy of his closeness in prayer. His Holiness commends the dead to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and upon their grieving families and those who have suffered harm he invokes the divine blessings of consolation, strength and healing."
TGR/FIRE SCHOOL INDIA/SODANO VIS 20040719 (130)
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