Pope Francis offers condolences after Ghana disaster
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent his “heartfelt condolences” to the relatives of those killed and injured in the petrol explosion in the capital of Ghana, Accra.
Over 200 people are reported to have been killed in the disaster, and a three-day period of national mourning will begin on Monday.
In a telegram sent through the Secretary of State, It was made known Pope Francis commended the souls of the departed to Almighty God and invoked the “divine gifts of consolation and strength upon those who mourn and upon all who have been affected by this tragedy.”
The full text of the telegram is below
The Right Reverend Joseph Osi-Bonsu
President
Ghana Bishops’ Conference
Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic incident at a petrol station in Accra in which so many people died or were seriously injured, the Holy Father sends heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured, to the authorities and to the entire Nation. His Holiness commends the souls of the departed to Almighty God and willingly invokes the 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