Vatican
City, 4 April 2013
(VIS) - Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., in the
Holy Father's name, sent a telegram to Archbishop Mario Aurelio Poli
of Buenos Aires, Argentina expressing the Pope's deep concern for
those suffering from the severe weather and heavy rains that have
devastated that country's capital, killing 56 persons to date and
wreaking enormous damage. Following is the full text of the message.
“Pope
Francis, deeply upset by the news of the serious damage caused by the
torrential rainfall of the past days, prays to the Lord for the
eternal rest of those who have died. At the same time he wishes to
express his paternal closeness to all the victims and their families.
“Also,
the Pope urges civil and ecclesial institutions, as well as all
persons of good will, to offer their assistance with love and a
spirit of Christian solidarity to those who have lost their homes and
personal goods. With these thoughts, the Supreme Pontiff imparts to
all those affected and all those offering assistance, his consoling
apostolic blessing as a sign of his nearness to the beloved
Argentinians.”
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