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Church leaders offer condolences after Beirut, Lebanon explosion

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Following the explosion in Beirut, the Middle East/Africa North Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement:

On behalf of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to each person impacted by the explosion in Beirut on 4 August 2020. We grieve the loss of life and extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died. We pray that God will bless the injured and pour out peace and comfort on all who are mourning in Lebanon and around the world at this time. Sincerely, Elder Anthony D. Perkins Elder Randy D. Funk Elder Jeffrey H. Singer Middle East/Africa North Area Presidency

Press release from Newsroom. Read more at Church News.
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