Vatican City, 26 April 2015 (VIS) –
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram of
condolences on behalf of the Holy Father to Bishop Paul Simick, of
the apostolic vicariate of Nepal, for the victims of the earthquake
that struck the country and neighbouring India, Tibet and Bangladesh.
“His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply
saddened to learn of the earthquake and the resultant loss of many
hundreds of lives in Nepal, as well as in neighbouring countries. He
expresses his solidarity with all affected by this disaster and
assures those who grieve for deceased family members of his closeness
in prayer. His Holiness commends the souls of the victims to the
loving mercy of the Almighty and he offers encouragement to the civil
authorities and emergency personnel as they continue their rescue
efforts and assistance to those touched by this tragedy. Upon them
all he invokes the blessings of the Almighty as a pledge of healing
and consolation”.
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