Vatican City, 28 March 2015 (VIS) –
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram on
behalf of the Holy Father to Archbishpo Ivo Scapolo, apostolic nuncio
in Chile, on account of the floodings and landslides caused by
intense rainfall, that have already claimed six lives and left 19
people missing and thousands injured in the north of Chile; in
southern Peru a further six people have been killed. The torrential
rains have caused a total of at least 4,000 victims in both
countries.
“Due to the severe flooding that has
affected areas of Peru and Chile, causing casualties and heavy damage
to property, the Holy Father offers prayers for the eternal repose of
the deceased and asks for the Lord to grant consolation and strength
to those affected by this disaster.
The Holy Father furthermore exhorts all
institutions and persons of good will, motivated by sentiments of
fraternal solidarity and Christian charity, to offer assistance to
overcome these difficult moments, and offers them his heartfelt
blessing”.
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