Vatican
City, 8 May 2013
(VIS) – Below is the complete text of the telegram that Cardinal
Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., sent, on behalf of the
Holy Father, to Bishop Oscar Roberto Dominguez Couttolenc, M.G., of
Ecatepec, Mexico because of an explosion of a gas truck in the city's
suburbs that has, to date, resulted in 21 deaths and numerous
wounded.
“The
Holy Father was saddened to receive news of the serious accent that
occurred in the municipality of Ecatepec, which has caused numerous
victims and serious wounded as well as much damage. I ask your
excellency the kindness of expressing his spiritual nearness to all
those who are affected by this tragedy. At the same time he offers
prayers asking God for the eternal rest of those who lost their lives
in this terrible accident.”
“Likewise,
His Holiness Pope Francis wishes to send, through your excellency,
his condolences to the families of the dead, together with
expressions of consolation and affection for all the wounded, with
the strong desire for their quick and complete recovery.”
“With
these sentiments, the supreme pontiff, while calling upon the sweet
name of Our Lady of Guadalupe, wholeheartedly imparts to all the
comfort of the apostolic blessing as a sign of hope in the Risen
Christ.”
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