VATICAN CITY, FEB 4, 2006 (VIS) - Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram in the Pope's name to Bishop Francisco C. San Diego of Pasig, Philippines, for the many people who died in a stampede following a bomb alert at a sports stadium in Pasig, a suburb of the Filipino capital, Manila.
"Deeply saddened by the news of the tragic loss of life in Pasig, the Holy Father offers his prayers for all those affected by this terrible accident. In a special way His Holiness asks Almighty God to grant solace to the injured and to those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. Entrusting you and your people to the protection of Mary queen of peace, the Holy Father imparts his apostolic blessing as a pledge of strength and comfort in the Lord."
TGR/STADIUM DISASTER/SAN DIEGO VIS 20060206 (180)
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