杏MAP导航 Francis prays for victims of rail accident in India
By Devin Watkins
杏MAP导航 Francis expressed his 鈥渉eartfelt solidarity鈥� on Sunday for the victims of a train accident in the northern Indian state of Punjab.
In a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, 杏MAP导航 Francis said he was 鈥渟addened鈥� to learn of the accident, and assured 鈥渉is prayers for the deceased and those who mourn their loss.鈥�
The Holy Father invoked 鈥渢he divine blessings of healing, strength, and peace upon the injured and their loved ones, as well as the civil authorities and emergency personnel.鈥�
Worst rail disaster this year
A commuter train travelling at high speed plowed into a crowd of people standing on the rail tracks during a celebration on Friday.
At least 60 people died in the incident, making it India鈥檚 worst rail disaster this year.
Hundreds of people had gathered near Amritsar to watch a burning effigy as part of the Hindu festival of Dussehra.
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