Vatican City, 15 April 2014 (VIS) –
Yesterday afternoon Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, on
behalf of the Holy Father, sent a telegram of condolences to Bishop
Gonzalo Duarte Garcia de Cortazar of Valparaiso, Chile, for the fire
that over the last 48 hours has devastated the nearby forest,
spreading to various zones of the city. It has so far claimed twelve
victims and over 10,000 people have had to be evacuated from their
homes.
“Upon hearing the sad news of the
fire that is affecting the city of Valparaiso, Pope Francis wishes to
express his spiritual closeness to all the inhabitants, raising
prayers for the eternal repose of the souls of the victims of this
grave disaster, and sharing in the sorrow of those who have lost
their homes and property.
“Likewise, offering the support of
prayer for the efforts of the emergency services, the Holy Father
urges the authorities and all the people to stay firm in the face of
adversity, so that through the spirit of fraternal solidarity and
charity, the necessary help may reach all those affected”.
At the end of the telegram Cardinal
Parolin asks the bishop to transmit his most heartfelt condolences to
the families of the departed and expresses his paternal care for
those afflicted.
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