Posted on 08/19/2014 9:21:26 AM PDT by Salvation
Pope's relatives die in road accident
The wife and two children of Pope Francis's nephew have been killed in a car crash in Argentina, officials say.
His nephew, Emanuel Bergoglio, was badly hurt in the accident in the Cordoba area, north-east of the capital, Buenos Aires.
The Pope was "profoundly saddened" by the news, his spokesman Francesco Lombardi said.
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His nephew's family was reportedly returning home from a break when their car collided with a lorry at James Craik, some 580km (360 miles) north-east of Buenos Aires shortly before midnight.
His wife Valeria Carmona, 39, and their two children Jose, 2, and eight-month-old Antonio were all killed, reports said.
The Papal spokesman said he asked "all who share in his grief to unite with him in prayer".
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Joining you, prayers as well. Very sad situation.
So sad, prayers up.
Same here
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.
In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.
Amen.
This is so sad, those young lives lost. Prayers to the family.
That’s terrible.
Prayers up for Pope Francis in his time of great sorrow.
More details;
http://news.msn.com/world/pope-francis-grieving-for-relatives-killed-in-argentina-crash
After reading that article, i would suggest we pray for the truck driver as well.
He was hit from behind by the families car, and he even attempted to put out the fire himself, without knowing who the victims were.
he must feel terrible about the whole thing!
Sorry...numerous typos.
This is a very upsetting story, and i posted without proofreading.
Prayers for Pope Francis, his nephew and relatives are on the way.
prayers
Prayers for the deceased, ping!
Prayers up!
prayers sent for the comfort of your pope and his nephew’s family...
Amen and Amen.
Lord Jesus our Savior, rest, we beseech Thee the souls of Thy servant Valeria, of Thy infant servant Jose and Thy infant servant Antonio, among the saints and the angels. Heal completely The servant Emanuel and console him, and console our Holy Father.
Inn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, with all saints in heaven, amen.
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