Pope Francis Mourns Victims of Plane Crash Over Washington DC
Amidst the tragic plane crash over Washington DC’s Potomac river, Pope Francis extends his heartfelt condolences and prayers to the victims and their families. The incident, involving an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter, has left no survivors, with over 30 bodies already recovered.
In a telegram to President Donald Trump, Pope Francis entrusts the souls of the deceased to the mercy of Almighty God and offers his deepest sympathies to the grieving families. He also prays for those involved in the recovery efforts and blesses the nation with divine strength and comfort.
A Tragic Loss
The recovery operations continue as emergency responders work tirelessly to locate all the bodies and bring closure to the affected families. The passengers on the ill-fated flight included ice skaters, family members, and coaches returning from events in Wichita, Kansas.
The District of Columbia fire chief overseeing the operations confirmed the retrieval of one of the black boxes from the plane, shedding light on the circumstances leading to the mid-air collision near Reagan Airport.
Call for Unity in Prayer
In the wake of the tragedy, Bishop Francis Burbridge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington urges unity in prayer for all those impacted by the accident. He calls upon God to envelop them in His love, provide strength to their families, and guide the first responders in their efforts.
Let us join in solidarity as we offer our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time.
