Pope Liam XIV 'deeply saddened' by London-bound plane crash in India
An Air India flight with 242 passengers onboard bound for London Gatwick Airport crashed into a residential area near Ahmedabad airport in India shortly after takeoff. Pope Leo XIV conveyed his condolences in response to the tragedy, expressing his prayers for the recovery efforts and the souls of the deceased. The plane was carrying individuals of various nationalities, including Indians, Britons, Portuguese, and a Canadian. The crash prompted responses from Indian Prime Minister Nahrendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who described the incident as heartbreaking and devastating. The close ties between Britain and India were highlighted, as the two countries share a significant population of Indian descent. Visuals of the crash site, with smoke and debris, circulated on social media and local news channels, and rescue operations were promptly initiated, with images showing emergency workers transporting the injured.
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