The Holy Father, Pope Francis asked his Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone to send a letter today to His Eminence, Sean Patrick Cardinal O'Malley, OFM Cap. in which His Holiness expressed his condolences and prayers for the victims of yesterday's bombings during the running of the Boston Marathon.
His Eminence, Cardinal Sean O'Malley
Archbishop of Boston
Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of violence perpetrated last evening in Boston, His Holiness Pope Francis wishes me to assure you of his sympathy and closeness in prayer. In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, His Holiness invokes God's peace upon the dead, his consolation upon the suffering and his strength upon all those engaged in the continuing work of relief and response. At this time of mourning, the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21). Working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society for generations yet to come.
Message of Condolence
on behalf of the Holy Father
sent to Cardinal Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap
His Eminence, Cardinal Sean O'Malley
Archbishop of Boston
Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of violence perpetrated last evening in Boston, His Holiness Pope Francis wishes me to assure you of his sympathy and closeness in prayer. In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, His Holiness invokes God's peace upon the dead, his consolation upon the suffering and his strength upon all those engaged in the continuing work of relief and response. At this time of mourning, the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21). Working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society for generations yet to come.
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
(Vatican) Secretary of State
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