Pope Francis sends condolences to the families of the victims of the accident in Matanzas

Pope Francis on Monday expressed his condolences and closeness to the Cuban people for the fire and explosion at the Matanzas base. He did so through a message sent, on his behalf, by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to the Bishop of Holguin and president of the Cuban Episcopal Conference, Emilio Aranguren Echeverrías. teleSUR