CNA Newsroom, 29 December, 2024 / 3:45 pm (ACI Africa).
Pope Francis expressed profound sorrow Sunday for the victims of South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster.
He also extended prayers for families affected by ongoing conflicts worldwide.
Speaking after the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff particularly pointed to the plight of those mourning the loss of loved ones in the tragic air accident that claimed at least 177 lives when a commercial aircraft crashed at Muan International Airport.
“My thoughts go to the many families in South Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic air accident,” the pope said, adding that he joins “in prayer for the survivors and for those who lost their lives.”
Addressing faithful gathered for the feast of the Holy Family, the Holy Father broadened his pastoral plea to encompass families enduring hardships in conflict zones, specifically mentioning Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, Sudan, and North Kivu.
