Holy Father Pope Francis has sent a message to His Eminence Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, conveying his condolences to the loved ones of the victims of Hurricane Harvey and expressed his closeness and spiritual solicitude for all those affected and asking for the prayerful solidarity that has already been shown to continue in the days and weeks to come.
As reported by news.va, the message sent by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, signed by Holy Father Pope Francis stated that “His Holiness asks you kindly to convey the assurance of his spiritual closeness and pastoral concern to all those affected by the violent hurricane that swept through the states of Texas and Louisiana in these days.” Further, it stated that “Deeply moved by the tragic loss of life and the immense material devastation that this natural catastrophe has left in its wake, he prays for the victims and their families, and for all those engaged in the vital work of relief, recovery and rebuilding.”
His Holiness concluded the message by promising his prayers, consolations, strength and peace in the Lord to all the victims in Harvey.
