Vatican
City, 20 April 2013
(VIS) – Following is the text of the telegram sent, on behalf of
the Holy Father, by Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone to
Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, USA for the explosion
Wednesday night of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, USA which has
caused 14 deaths and hundreds of wounded to date.
“Saddened
by news of the destruction caused by the explosion in West, the Holy
Father asks you kindly to convey his heartfelt condolences to the
civil authorities and the afflicted families. He prays for the
eternal rest of the victims and implores God’s blessings of
consolation and peace upon those who mourn and all who generously aid
in the continuing work of relief.”
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