The Holy Father’s Telegram, Signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, for the Victims of the Incident that Occurred at the Stresa-Mottarone (Italy), Cable Car

Here is an Exaudi working translation of the telegram of condolence for the victims of the incident that occurred on Sunday at the Stresa-Mottarone (Italy) cable car, sent in the name of the Holy Father Francis by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, to the Bishop of Novara, H.E. Monsignor Giulio Brambilla.

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The Telegram

To His Most Reverend Excellency, Monsignor Franco Giulio Brambilla

Bishop of Novara

The Holy Father Francis learned with great sorrow the news of the tragic incident, which occurred at the Stresa-Mottarone cable car, and wishes to express to the members of the families of the victims his closeness and heartfelt condolences. Thinking with emotion of the many lives tragically broken while immersed in the wonder of Creation, he assures his prayer for all the dead, for those who mourn for them, and for little Eitan, whose delicate condition he follows with trepidation. His Holiness shares particularly the affliction of the local community and of the diocese of Novara and is close to the beloved Italian people, dismayed by the grave tragedy, while he implores from the Lord comfort for those suffering and imparts to all those in sorrow his heartfelt Apostolic Blessing.