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Mes

agosto, 2013

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HIS EXCELLENCY MONSIGNOR JOSE LUIS MOLLAGHAN

ARCHBISHOP OF ROSARIO

The Holy Father, deeply grieved on learning the painful news of the violent explosion that occurred in the city of Rosario, which has caused numerous victims and wounded, as well as material damages, offers suffrages for the eternal repose of the deceased, and elevates fervent prayers to the Lord that he will grant his consolation to those affected by the tragedy, inspiring in all sentiments of Christian hope and fraternal solidarity. Likewise, I ask Your Excellency to transmit the profound sympathy of His Holiness to the families of the deceased and to express to the wounded and those affected his paternal solicitude and closeness. With these sentiments he imparts the comfort of his Apostolic Blessing.

CARDINAL TARCISIO BERTONE

SECRETARY OF STATE OF HIS HOLINESS

[Original text: Spanish]

[Translation by ZENIT]

Spirituality

Pope Francis' Message for the Feast of Saint Cajetan

Here is the translation of the video-message sent to the faithful of Argentina on the feast of St. Cajetan (San Cayetano de Thiene), the patron saint of Bread and of Work. Also included is an explanation released by the Holy See Press Office on the celebrations that take place in Argentina to commemorate the saint.