Pubblichiamo di seguito il messaggio di cordoglio inviato - a nome del Santo Padre - dal Cardinale Segretario di Stato Pietro Parolin, per la tragica esplosione avvenuta in un impianto di gas a Nnewi (Nigeria), che ha causato numerose vittime:

Messaggio

The Holy Father was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic explosion at a gas plant in Nnewi, in which so many people died or were seriously injured. He send heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured, to the authorities and to the entire Nation. His Holiness, commending the souls of the departed to the tender mercy of God, invokes the abundant divine gifts of consolation and strength upon those who mourn and upon all who have been affected by this tragedy.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

[02287-EN.01] [Original text: English]

[B1027-XX.01]