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July 9, 2013

Pope sends apostolic blessing to residents of Lac-Mégantic

Burned train cars are seen in this July 8 aerial view following a derailment and explosion in Lac-Megantic, Quebec. Most of the town's central business district and dozens of residences were destroyed July 6 after a runaway train that was headed to a New Brunswick oil refinery derailed and exploded.

Ottawa, Ontario - Pope Francis offered prayers for the people touched by the tragic July 6 train derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, said the Vatican secretary of state.

Published in Canada