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Pope offers prayers to victims of deadly bus crash in Venice, Italy
Authorities reported that the bus broke out in flames after crashing. At least 21 people were reported dead by Friday... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of Silvio Berlusconi
The Italian billionaire media baron died on June 12 at the age of 86. He was Italy’s longest-serving head of... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 9 die in northern Italy floods
Thousands have been evacuated from the worst-hit areas, which include Ravenna, a city famous for its churches’ sixth-century Byzantine mosaics. Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 69 die in Nepal plane crash
The plane was carrying 72 passengers from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a popular base for trekkers in the Annapurna mountain range... Read more
Pope Francis praises Cardinal George Pell’s dedication to the Church
Pope Francis remembered Cardinal Pell’s “dedication to the Gospel and the Church.” Read more
Pope Francis praises Queen Elizabeth’s ‘steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ’
Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to Queen Elizabeth for death of Prince Philip
"His Holiness commends him to the merciful love of Christ our Redeemer." Read more
Pope fervently praying for apartment gas explosion victims
Pope Francis is “deeply saddened” to hear about the 11 people killed and 60 injured by a natural gas explosion... Read more
Pope joins in prayers for Italian bus crash victims
Pope Francis has sent his “deepest condolences” and is offering “fervent prayers” as family and friends gathered today to mourn... Read more
