Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Condolences to Manchester

His Eminence, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness has sent a telegram of condolence in the name of Pope Francis for the victims of the terrorist attack that took place last evening in Manchester (United Kingdom).


Telegram of Condolence
for victims in Manchester

His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the injury and tragic loss of life caused by the barbaric attack in Manchester, and he expresses his heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by this senseless act of violence. He commends the generous efforts of the emergency and security personnel, and offers the assurance of his prayers for the injured, and for all who have died. Mindful in a particular way of those children and young people who have lost their lives, and of their grieving families, Pope Francis invokes God’s blessings of peace, healing and strength upon the nation.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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