Leo XIV laments railway tragedy in Spain

Leo XIV expressed his deep sorrow for the railway accident that occurred on Wednesday in the town of Urda, province of Toledo, Spain, which, according to the report received, left 69 people dead and numerous injured.

The pontiff conveyed his condolences through a telegram sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to the Archbishop of Toledo, Francisco Cerro Chaves.

In the message, released this Thursday by the Holy See, the Pope expressed his spiritual closeness to the families affected by the tragedy and offered his prayers for the deceased victims.

Leo XIV offers prayers for the victims

The telegram highlights the pontiff’s sorrow at the magnitude of the train accident recorded in Spanish territory.

“Pope Leo XIV, deeply saddened to learn the painful news of the tragic railway accident that occurred in the town of Urda, Toledo, which has caused numerous victims and injuries, offers prayers for the eternal rest of the deceased,” the message states.

With these words, the leader of the Catholic Church expressed his solidarity with those who lost their loved ones in the tragedy.

The statement also reflects the Holy See’s spiritual accompaniment to the community affected by the accident.

Pope expresses comfort to relatives and the injured

In addition to his prayers for the deceased, Leo XIV sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.

The pontiff expressed words of comfort for those going through moments of pain and wished a speedy recovery to the people who were injured.

The message was sent through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who serves as the Vatican’s Secretary of State, and addressed to Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves.

Railway tragedy in Toledo

The accident occurred on Wednesday in the Spanish town of Urda, in the province of Toledo.

According to the information provided, the incident left a toll of 69 deceased, in addition to injured people.

The tragedy prompted a message of condolence from the Holy See, through which Pope Leo XIV expressed his solidarity with the victims and their families.