Vatican City, 6 February 2014 (VIS) –
In the wake of yesterday's fire in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of
Barracas, in which nine firefighters were killed and several people
injured, the Holy Father sent a telegram to the metropolitan
archbishop of Buenos Aires, Mario Aurelio Poli. The Pope writes that
he is “deeply saddened” by the tragic accident, communicates his
closeness to all those affected, and is “united with all those who
have suffered or been killed in this unfortunate event”.
“In these sad circumstances, in
praying for the eternal repose of those public servants who died in
the course of duty, I ask God to grant His comfort and strength to
all those affected by the tragedy, and to inspire feelings of
brotherly solidarity to help them face this hardship as best they
can. I also wish to offer a word of hope to those families who mourn
their loved ones, and also to those who await the full recovery of
the injured”.
Pope Francis concludes by invoking the
protection of Our Lady of Lujan, and imparts “the comfort of my
apostolic blessing to the dear people of Buenos Aires, ever present
in my heart”.
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