The following is the telegram of condolence for the victims of the tornado that struck Gaylord, Michigan, United States of America, in recent days, sent on behalf of the Holy Father Francis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to Bishop Jeffrey J. Walsh of the same city:

Telegram

THE MOST REVEREND

JEFFREY J. WALSH

BISHOP OF GAYLORD

SADDENED TO LEARN OF THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE AND DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY THE TORNADO WHICH STRUCK THE GAYLORD COMMUNITY IN RECENT DAYS, HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS EXPRESSES HEARTFELT SOLIDARITY WITH ALL AFFECTED BY THIS NATURAL DISASTER. HE ALSO OFFERS THE ASSURANCE OF PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD, THE INJURED AND DISPLACED AND THOSE ENGAGED IN RELIEF EFFORTS. UPON ALL, THE HOLY FATHER INVOKES ALMIGHTY GOD’S BLESSINGS OF STRENGTH AND PEACE.

CARDINAL PIETRO PAROLIN

SECRETARY OF STATE