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Monsignor Felicolo recalls Marcinelle mining disaster

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Monsignor Felicolo of Migrantes remembers the 1956 Marcinelle mining disaster. 262 people died, including 136 Italians. The tragedy is now marked as a European day for work-related victims.

SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia SIR

2 sources Aug 8, 2026

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  1. Aug 8, 12:24 AM Vatican News Marcinelle, 70 anni dopo istituita la Giornata europea per le vittime sul lavoro
  2. Aug 8, 12:00 AM Agenzia SIR Quel giorno nell’inferno di Marcinelle: la tragedia di 70 anni fa

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