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HIS EXCELLENCY MONSIGNOR JOSE LUIS MOLLAGHAN
ARCHBISHOP OF ROSARIO
The Holy Father, deeply grieved on learning the painful news of the violent explosion that occurred in the city of Rosario, which has caused numerous victims and wounded, as well as material damages, offers suffrages for the eternal repose of the deceased, and elevates fervent prayers to the Lord that he will grant his consolation to those affected by the tragedy, inspiring in all sentiments of Christian hope and fraternal solidarity. Likewise, I ask Your Excellency to transmit the profound sympathy of His Holiness to the families of the deceased and to express to the wounded and those affected his paternal solicitude and closeness. With these sentiments he imparts the comfort of his Apostolic Blessing.
CARDINAL TARCISIO BERTONE
SECRETARY OF STATE OF HIS HOLINESS
[Original text: Spanish] [Translation by ZENIT]
