Pope Leo mourns Kariba ferry disaster victims

ROMAN Catholic Church Pope Leo has expressed his condolences to families of victims of the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, which claimed the lives of more than 90 people, including several children. rn   rn In a telegram sent yesterday and signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope said he was “deeply saddened” by news of the tragedy. rn   rn According to the Vatican News, Pope Leo extended his “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved families and said he was entrusting the souls of those who died “to the loving mercy of Almighty God”.

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