Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis is saddened by the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri that claimed the lives of 21 pupils and left several others nursing burn wounds.
In a telegram addressed to Archbishop Anthony Muheria of
Nyeri, Pope Francis expressed profound sorrow over the tragic fire and the lives
lost.
He conveyed his deep sadness, calling the incident a
"calamity" that has shaken the Kenyan nation.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of young lives,”
the Pope stated.
He also expressed his spiritual closeness to all who are
suffering the effects of this calamity, especially the injured and the families
who grieve.
The Pope offered his prayers for the victims' families and
commended the souls of the departed children to the loving mercy of Almighty
God.
He also extended his spiritual support to those injured in
the incident and those still grappling with the overwhelming grief.
The Holy Father offered his prayers for the personnel and
the civil authorities who continue to provide assistance.
The fire, which broke out on Thursday night, ravaged a boys'
dormitory at the school, housing over 150 boys aged between 10 and 14.
Eyewitness reports describe a scene of chaos as the flames
rapidly consumed the dormitory, leaving little room for escape.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with
authorities yet to release an official statement on the origin of the blaze.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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