Archbishop Cerro presides at funeral for train accident victims in Urda

Archbishop of Toledo Francisco Cerro presided at a funeral Mass on Saturday for the 69 people killed in a train collision that occurred last Wednesday. The service was held at the San Juan Bautista parish in Urda and included the image of the Cristo de la Vera Cruz.

During the liturgy, Archbishop Cerro told the families of the deceased that they are not alone and that society is with them. He noted that the Pope sent a telegram from the Vatican to express his presence.

In his homily, the archbishop asked for prayers for the deceased, those remaining in hospitals, and those waiting for news. He also requested prayers for society in Spain and throughout the world. Archbishop Cerro recognized the emergency services and the residents of Urda for their rapid response to the accident.

The funeral was attended by local residents, family members, and civil authorities, including the president of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page.