Pope Leo XIV has assured victims of a shopping centre fire in Iraq of his “spiritual solidarity”, expressing his closeness especially to those injured in the tragedy and to the families of those who lost loved ones.
A telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin says the Holy Father “commends the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of the Almighty, and offers his prayers for the emergency personnel who continue to provide assistance”, while invoking on all “the divine blessings of strength, consolation, and peace.”
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By Christopher Wells | vaticannews
