Message from Pope Francis for those affected by floods in South India

12 August (Abu Dhabi).

To the competent authorities of the places in Central and Southern India which where affected by floods, here is a message from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness Pope Francis: 

Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life in the monsoons of recent days in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat, and mindful of all those who have lost homes and livelihood, His Holiness Pope Francis sends his heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased and injured. He prays for the relief efforts underway, and upon the nation he willingly invokes the divine blessings of strength and perseverance. 

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secratary of State. 

Among those affected by the floods are also the near and dear ones of many persons who live and work in our Vicariate. The Bishop, clergy and religious of our Vicariate express their closeness in prayer to all those affected by the natural calamities.