Pope Leo, Patriarch in Lisbon Pray for Those Killed, Injured in Cable-Car Accident

Pope Leo, Patriarch in Lisbon Pray for Those Killed, Injured in Cable-Car Accident

The Ascensor da Glória funicular in Lisbon, Portugal, crashed on Sept. 3, 2025, killing 17 people and injuring at least 23. Pope Leo also gave an apostolic blessing to all, especially to the families of the deceased.

Patriarch of Lisbon, Portugal, prays for those killed and injured in cable car accident

The Ascensor da Glória funicular in Lisbon, Portugal, crashed on Sept. 3, 2025, killing 17 people and injuring at least 23. / Credit: Maragato1976 (CC BY-SA 3.0) ACI Prensa Staff, Sep 4, 2025 / 15:03 pm (CNA). The patriarch of Lisbon, Rui Valér... [...]

Pope, Lisbon patriarch pray for those killed, injured in cable car accident

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Patriarch of Romanian sent condolences to Patriarch of Lisbon after deadly funicular crash | Orthodox Times (en)

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has expressed condolences to Patriarch Rui Manuel Sousa Valério of Lisbon following a tragic accident in the Portuguese capital on September 3, 2025, which left 17 people dead and several others seriously injured. In his message, Patriarch Daniel said he was praying for the repose of the victims and the healing of those injured. Bucharest, September 4, 2025 To His Eminence Rui Manuel Sousa Valério…