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        "rendered": "<p>Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness and compassion to the families of the victims of a fire that broke out in the early hours of Jan. 1 at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 300 people were celebrating New Year\u2019s Eve at the Le Constellation bar when the fire spread rapidly from the basement to the upper part of the establishment, causing a subsequent explosion that left at least 40 people dead and 115 injured.<\/p>\n<p>The causes of the tragic incident are still unknown, although authorities believe it was an accident.<\/p>\n<p>In a telegram expressing condolences addressed to Bishop Jean-Marie Lovey of Sion and signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy Father joined in mourning with the grieving families and all of Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>The pontiff also prayed to the Lord to \u201cwelcome the deceased into his dwelling place of peace and light, and to sustain the courage of those who are suffering in their hearts or bodies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay the Mother of God, in her tenderness, bring the consolation of faith to all those affected by this tragedy and keep them in hope,\u201d the telegram states.<\/p>\n<p>This story\u00a0was first published\u00a0by ACI Prensa, CNA\u2019s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/pope-leo-xiv-mourns-for-victims-of-fire-in-swiss-bar-on-new-years-eve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ewtnvatican.com\/articles\/pope-leo-xiv-mourns-for-victims-of-fire-in-swiss-bar-on-new-years-eve<\/a><\/em><\/p>",
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