Lefebvre Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Three relatives of Pope Francis, including a 2-year-old and an 8-month-old baby, have died in a car crash on a provincial highway in Argentina, according to officials. Emanuel Bergoglio, a nephew of the Pope, his wife, Valeria Carmona, and two young children, Jose and Antonio, were travelling in a small car when it slammed into the back of a truck carrying grains, shortly after midnight, DYN news agency reported. Ms Carmona and the two young boys died before arriving at a hospital, Ignacio Bruno, an assistant director of the hospital in the town of Villa Maria, told broadcaster Todo Noticias. 38-year-old Mr Bergoglio, who is the son of a brother of the Holy See, was the only survivor, according to police Superintendent Jorge Raineri. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/three-of-pope-francis-relatives-die-in-car-crash-in-argentina-9678913.html God rest their souls, and prayers for Pope Francis is what must be a very painful time. :pray: :pray: :pray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Very sad. I cannot imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Prayers for their souls and for the family during this sad time. Also prayers for the Holy Father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Guimaraes Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Peace and Good! Requiescat in Pace! Jesus, Mary and Francis receive them and help Pope Francis to live his pain. Br. Alberto Guimaraes OFS Braga - Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillion Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 May they rest in peace, Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So sad! Many prayers for Papa and for the survivor who must be in emotional agony as well as physical. :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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