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Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, Dec 18, 2012 \/ 04:04 pm (CNA<\/a>).- A Colombian archbishop offered his solidarity and condolences to the families and friends of the 27 victims who died in a bus accident nine days before Christmas.<\/p>\n

\tNoting the \u201ctremendously tragic nature\u201d of the accident, Archbishop Dario de Jesus Monsalve Mejia of Cali, Columbia acknowledged that \u201cwith irreparable losses like these, we are left speechless.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tAccording to Columbian radio network Caracol Radio, a bus traveling on the highway between the cities of Bogota and Cali crashed shortly before midnight on Dec. 16.<\/p>\n

\tThe vehicle, which had been operated by International Tourism Transportation, was carrying 40 passengers.<\/p>\n

\tThe driver said that the brakes were not working and that he was trying to slow the bus down by downshifting, reported survivors. Injured passengers were taken to hospitals in the nearby cities of Fusagasuga, Silvania and Soacha. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\tIn his statement, Archbishop Monsalve said the Church in Cali, together with the entire country, \u201cis shocked by the traffic accident that has brought sorrow to so many families hoping to joyfully celebrate Christmas together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tHe recognized the pain surrounding those who lost loved ones in the accident, especially in the days before Christmas.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cAs archbishop of this Church, I extend an embrace of condolence and solidarity with all those affected, and I pray for the recovery of the injured and the eternal repose of the deceased,\u201d he said. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\tHe urged the faithful to offer support and care to those who are grieving, particularly in the parishes that will hold the wakes and funerals for those who have died.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cI invite all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Cali to observe a moment of silence and prayer for these intentions on the second and third day of the Christmas Novena,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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