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Pope Expresses Sympathy for Families of Fire Victims in Switzerland

Published January 2, 2026, 14:14
Pope Expresses Sympathy for Families of Fire Victims in Switzerland

Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims of the New Year's fire in Switzerland on Friday and offered 'compassion and solidarity' to their families. A note sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to the Bishop of Sion, Jean-Marie Lovey, states that the Pope 'wishes to express his compassion and solidarity to the families of the victims. He prays that the Lord will welcome the deceased into his dwelling, full of peace and light.'.