Following the terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Barcelona (Spain), the Holy Father has sent a telegram of condolence, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, to the Archbishop of Barcelona.
His Eminence, the Most Reverend
Cardinal Juan José Omelia y Omella
Archbishop of Barcelona
Having received the news of the cruel terrorist attack that has resulted in death and suffering at Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Pope Francis wishes to express his most profound sympathy for the victims who have lost their lives in such an inhumane act and offers his prayers for their eternal repose. In these moments of sadness and pain, he wishes to express his support and closeness to the many people who have been wounded, their families and the entire Catalonian and Spanish society.
The Holy Father condemns once again such blind violence, which is a grave offence to the Creator, and raises his prayers to the Most High, asking for his assistance to help us follow Him and to work with determination for peace and concord throughout the world.
With these thoughts, His Holiness imparts his Apostolic Blessing to all the victims, their families and the beloved people of Spain.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
(Original text in Spanish)
This afternoon in Barcelona, there was a serious terrorist attack which resulted in death and many injuries.
Faced with this deplorable and utterly detestable act, the Spanish Episcopal Conference wishes first of all to assure its closeness to and prayer for all the victims and their families. We also express our support for the entire society which has been attacked by these actions: in this case, the citizens of Barcelona and the security personnel.
At the same time, we condemn each demonstration of terrorism, an intrinsically perverse practice which is completely incompatible with a moral outlook on life that is just and reasonable. Not only do such actions seriously violate the right to life and liberty, they are also signs of the most hardened intolerance and totalitarianism.
We ask all believers to offer prayers asking god to grant eternal rest to those who have died, to restore health to the victims who are suffering, to grant consolation and comfort to their relatives, and to fill the hearts of persons of good will with peace so that such despicable actions may never again be repeated.
Madrid
17 August 2017
(Original text in Spanish)
Telegram of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
expressing condolences for victims of the
attack that took place in Barcelona
His Eminence, the Most Reverend
Cardinal Juan José Omelia y Omella
Archbishop of Barcelona
Having received the news of the cruel terrorist attack that has resulted in death and suffering at Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Pope Francis wishes to express his most profound sympathy for the victims who have lost their lives in such an inhumane act and offers his prayers for their eternal repose. In these moments of sadness and pain, he wishes to express his support and closeness to the many people who have been wounded, their families and the entire Catalonian and Spanish society.
The Holy Father condemns once again such blind violence, which is a grave offence to the Creator, and raises his prayers to the Most High, asking for his assistance to help us follow Him and to work with determination for peace and concord throughout the world.
With these thoughts, His Holiness imparts his Apostolic Blessing to all the victims, their families and the beloved people of Spain.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
(Original text in Spanish)
Statement of the Episcopal Conference of Spain
relating to the terrorist attack in Barcelona
Faced with this deplorable and utterly detestable act, the Spanish Episcopal Conference wishes first of all to assure its closeness to and prayer for all the victims and their families. We also express our support for the entire society which has been attacked by these actions: in this case, the citizens of Barcelona and the security personnel.
At the same time, we condemn each demonstration of terrorism, an intrinsically perverse practice which is completely incompatible with a moral outlook on life that is just and reasonable. Not only do such actions seriously violate the right to life and liberty, they are also signs of the most hardened intolerance and totalitarianism.
We ask all believers to offer prayers asking god to grant eternal rest to those who have died, to restore health to the victims who are suffering, to grant consolation and comfort to their relatives, and to fill the hearts of persons of good will with peace so that such despicable actions may never again be repeated.
Madrid
17 August 2017
(Original text in Spanish)
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