In a telegram - signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone - Pope Francis expressed his condolences to Archbishop Jose S. Palma of Cebu for the ferry accident which took place on Friday, 16 August. The tragedy occurred when a ferry collided with a cargo ship near the city of Cebu, the Philippines. In less than half an hour the ferry with 841 people aboard sunk, drowning at least 50 people. The following is the text of the telegram.
His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life resulting from the ferry boat accident off the central port of Cebu. He assures all affected of his closeness in prayer and commends the victims to the loving mercy of Almighty God. The Holy Father invokes divine strength and comfort upon the grieving families, the injured and those involved in the rescue efforts.
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Taken from L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO, 21 August 2013 (46 No. 34) p.2
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