The following is the telegram of condolence for the victims of the explosions in Kerman, Iran, sent on behalf of the Holy Father Francis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin:

Telegram

HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO LEARN OF THE LOSS OF LIFE CAUSED BY THE RECENT EXPLOSIONS IN KERMAN, AND HE SENDS THE ASSURANCE OF HIS PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AND FOR THEIR GRIEVING FAMILIES. LIKEWISE EXPRESSING HIS SPIRITUAL SOLIDARITY WITH THE INJURED, HIS HOLINESS INVOKES UPON ALL THE PEOPLE OF IRAN THE ALMIGHTY’S BLESSINGS OF WISDOM AND PEACE.

CARDINAL PIETRO PAROLIN
SECRETARY OF STATE