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Pope Francis prays at his Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, 2023.

Pope Francis prays for victims of train crash in India that killed 275 people

Jun 4, 2023

By Courtney Mares

“May our heavenly Father welcome the souls of the deceased into his kingdom,” the pope prayed. Read more

Police and emergency crews search wreckage after a train accident in the Tempi Valley near Larissa, Greece, March 1, 2023. At least 36 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late at night on Feb. 28, 2023, authorities said.

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly train crash in Greece

Mar 1, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Authorities say at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalized after two trains collided near the Vale... Read more

Police shut down a ramp where an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia, PA on May 13, 2015.

Philadelphia archbishop voices 'deep sadness', prays for train derailment victims

May 14, 2015

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia reacted Wednesday to the deadly train derailment in his city with sadness and prayers. Read more

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After train crash, archbishop points to Christ for comfort

Jul 31, 2013

Celebrating Mass for the 79 victims of the July 24 train crash near Santiago de Compostela, Spanish Archbishop Julia Barrio... Read more