Earlier version, Wednesday 23 September
CNBB expresses sorrow and solidarity to families and communities of Itumirim (MG) after accident with pilgrims
Bishops
CNBB manifests deep sorrow and solidarity to families and communities of Itumirim
First source report
The presidency of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) expressed sorrow and solidarity with the families and communities of Itumirim following a bus accident that killed six pilgrims on Sunday, September 20.
The bus was carrying faithful from the Rosário district to the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida when it fell into a ravine in Cruzeiro, São Paulo. In a statement released Monday, September 21, the CNBB presidency joined Bishop José Eudes Campos do Nascimento, the Diocese of São João del-Rei, priests, deacons, and the families and friends of the victims in prayer for the deceased.
The CNBB also expressed solidarity with those injured in the accident, asking for their recovery. The bishops entrusted the victims to the mercy of God and the intercession of Our Lady of Aparecida.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source@CNBBNacionalPresidência da CNBB manifesta pesar e solidariedade às famílias e comunidades de Itumirim (MG) após acidente com romeiros
CNBB · Luiz Lopes
- Reporting@cnnoticiasCNBB manifesta pesar por morte de romeiros em acidente em SP
Canção Nova · Júlia Beck
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