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Archbishop of Toledo visits Urda after train accident

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves visited Urda and Los Yébenes on Wednesday, October 28, to accompany the families and injured people following a train accident. The accident resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of people affected.

Cerro Chaves described the situation in the area as dantesque in an interview with COPE. He stated that he has spoken personally with some of the relatives and is attempting to offer support to those suffering the consequences of the tragedy. The Archbishop noted that the Archdiocese of Toledo issued a statement specifically for the affected families.

The Archbishop said he is providing prayer and personal accompaniment to those waiting for news about their loved ones or those directly impacted by the accident.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 28 October

Archbishop of Toledo accompanies families of train accident victims: 'We are with them and pray'

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 28, 4:05 AM InfoVaticana Español El arzobispo de Toledo acompaña a las familias del accidente ferroviario: «Estamos con ellos y rezamos»
  2. Oct 28, 4:22 AM Alfa y Omega Español Los obispos de Toledo rezan por el accidente de tren entre Los Yébenes y Urda y ofrecen su Cáritas
  3. Oct 28, 11:32 AM Vida Nueva Español El arzobispo de Toledo, desde el lugar del accidente ferroviario: “La situación es dantesca”
  4. Oct 28, 4:06 AM Diocese of Toledo Español Ante el accidente ferroviario en Los Yébenes y Urda

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  2. Oct 31, 5:32 AM PT · 3 sources Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves presides funeral for train crash victims
  3. Oct 30, 8:39 AM PT · 3 sources Archbishop of Toledo to preside funeral for train accident victims
  4. Oct 30, 8:30 AM PT · 41 sources Pope Leo XIV sends telegram after Spain train collision
  5. Oct 30, 7:04 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV sends telegram for Spain train crash victims
  6. Oct 30, 12:34 AM PT · 3 sources Archdiocese of Toledo to toll bells for train crash victims

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