Spain train crash: Pope Leo XIV's condolences for the victims of Urda
A telegram signed by Cardinal Parolin to Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves of Toledo: prayers for the dead, closeness to families and the injured, encouragement for rescuers
Pope Leo XIV is “deeply saddened” by the tragic train collision on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Urda, in the province of Toledo, which left many dead and injured. The message comes in a telegram sent on his behalf by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves of Toledo, published today by the Holy See Press Office.
The Pope offers prayers for the eternal rest of the dead, sends his condolences to their families and wishes the injured a swift recovery. He encourages rescue teams to persevere in their relief work and imparts his apostolic blessing “as a sign of hope in the risen Lord” (our translation).
Source: Holy See Press Office, Bulletin Oct. 29, 2026 (B0848); Vatican News.