Dominican bishops before the tragedy in Santo Domingo

Sebastian Samson Ferrari – Vatican City

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, a tragic collapse on the surface of the famous “jet group” in Santo Domingo left more than 100 deaths, about 250 wounded and tens of missing. Looking at this unfortunate event, the Dominican Episcopal Conference (CED) expresses its solidarity with the affected people and joins the prayer for the rest of the eternal souls of the deceased. In a statement CED extends through its social networks, and asks God to provide comfort for the relatives of the victims and prayer for the immediate recovery of the wounded.

At this painful moment, the Episcopal urges health authorities and employees to continue providing the necessary care for the victims, according to their competencies. In addition, it calls on society to join the efforts of relief agencies, give the clip to ambulances, donate blood, exchange official information only and pray to those affected.

Despite the deep regret of this tragedy, bishops remember the importance of “preserving hope alive”, and called for uncertainty to convert an opportunity to testify to love that arises from faith. They also ask God to inspire institutions and owners responsible for the security of public and private infrastructure, to ensure the protection of all those who use them.

In this panorama, Secretary -General of the Conference, Monsignor Fostino Burgos, Video A sacred mass of the wounded:

We offer this sacred offering to the rest of all the people who died, so that the Lord wrapped his souls in his lap; Also, for their relatives, for the Lord to power; For the wounded, so that they can recover and by our powers. ” ”

For his part, the President of the Dominican Republic, Louis Abyadir, released the official fencing on April 8, 9 and 10. In Article 2 of Decree 194-25, it is proven that the national flag must be waving in half of the mast in all military containers and public buildings in the country. Likewise, the president went to the dance center facilities and said that all government resources and emergency institutions are completely available to save the lives of people who are still trapped in the place.