POPE FRANCIS GRIEVES DEATH OF HIS RELATIVES (416 hits)
YOUR WORLD NEWS DAY 19 AUGUST 2014 Argentina
Pope Francis received grieving news of three deaths of his immediate family and a fourth in critical condition after they were involved in an automobile accident. Sources stated that the accident was caused when the vehicle of the Pope's relatives struck a truck colliding in the back just after midnight. The relatives included the Pope's nephew's wife and two sons a 8 month baby and a two year old. The Pope's nephew, Bergoglio; is said to be hospitalized in critical condition. When the news arrived the Pope was said to be deeply sadden. Bergoglio is the son of the Pope's late brother. The news followed a day after a speech in which the Pope gave insight remarking his own days to die are soon coming. It was the first time the Pope referred to his death. In the speech he said: "Two or three years, and then I'll be off to the Father's house." The Pope added ...all who share with him in his grief unite in prayer.
The Pope is showing very strong faith keeps going like a champion. May his nephew be strengthen in his loss of family of wife and children. He will need his trusted uncle and family for prayers and recovery. I pray too.