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Archbishop of Toledo presides funeral for train accident victims

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves presided over a funeral Mass on Saturday, October 31, for the victims of a train accident near Urda. The liturgy took place at 12:00 p.m. at the Saint John the Baptist parish church. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, involved a collision between Iryo and Renfe high-speed trains and resulted in 69 deaths.

The Archbishop was accompanied by auxiliary bishop Francisco-César García Magán and the priest of Los Yébenes, Fernando Fernández de Bobadilla. The image of the Christ of the Vera-Cruz de Urda was moved in procession from its basilica to the parish church on Friday night to be present for the service. During the Mass, the Archbishop stated that the deceased have not disappeared into nothingness.

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Archbishop of Toledo to preside over funeral Mass in Urda

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Archbishop of Toledo to preside funeral Mass in Urda

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Archbishop of Toledo to preside funeral for train accident victims

Earlier version, Friday 30 October

Archbishop Francisco Cerro to preside funeral for train accident victims

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  1. Oct 30, 2:10 AM Vida Nueva Español El funeral por los fallecidos en el accidente ferroviario será mañana en la parroquia de Urda
  2. Oct 30, 3:31 AM Alfa y Omega Español ¿Quién es el Cristo de Urda, la imagen que presidirá el funeral por las víctimas del accidente ferroviario?
  3. Oct 30, 3:10 AM Diocese of Toledo Español La imagen del Cristo de la Vera-Cruz de Urda, presente en el funeral por los fallecidos en el accidente de tren
  4. Oct 30, 9:31 AM ACI Prensa Español El arzobispo de Toledo oficiará este sábado una Misa funeral en Urda por el accidente
  5. Oct 31, 6:42 AM Religión en Libertad Español El arzobispo de Toledo preside el funeral de Urda: «Los fallecidos no han desaparecido en la nada»

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  2. Oct 30, 8:39 AM PT · 3 sources Archbishop of Toledo to preside funeral for train accident victims
  3. Oct 30, 8:30 AM PT · 41 sources Pope Leo XIV sends telegram after Spain train collision
  4. Oct 30, 7:04 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV sends telegram for Spain train crash victims
  5. Oct 30, 12:34 AM PT · 3 sources Archdiocese of Toledo to toll bells for train crash victims
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