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ROME (OSV News) — Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the people of Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck the island nation’s eastern shore.
In a message sent to the Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference of Taiwan, April 4, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the pope “was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in Taiwan.”
The pope, he added, “assures everyone affected by this disaster of his heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness.”
“Pope Francis likewise prays for the dead, the injured and all those displaced, as well as for the emergency personnel engaged in recovery efforts and invokes upon all the divine blessings of consolation and strength,” Cardinal Parolin wrote.
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In a message sent to the Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference of Taiwan, April 4, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the pope “was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in Taiwan.”
The pope, he added, “assures everyone affected by this disaster of his heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness.”
“Pope Francis likewise prays for the dead, the injured and all those displaced, as well as for the emergency personnel engaged in recovery efforts and invokes upon all the divine blessings of consolation and strength,” Cardinal Parolin wrote.
Strongest earthquake in 25 years
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Pope 'deeply saddened' after powerful 7.4 magnitude quake strikes Taiwan
Powerful earthquake strikes Taiwan, Pope Francis expresses solidarity and offers prayers for the victims. Read for more:
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