A telegram of condolences has been sent in the name of the Holy Father, Pope Francis to the Archbishop of Strasbourg (France) for the victims of an attack that took place last night near a Christmas Market in that city.
Telegram of Condolence
To His Excellency
Luc Ravel, C.R.S.V.
Archbishop of Strasbourg
It is with sadness and preoccupation that His Holiness, Pope Francis learned of the attack that took place last night in the Christmas Market in Strasbourg, claiming many victims. Pope Francis expresses, once again, his firm condemnation against such acts. He extends his compassion especially to the families who have been affected and to all those who have been touched by this attack, assuring them of his prayers. While he confides the dead to the mercy of God, the Holy Father is praying especially for the professionals and the volunteers who are taking care of the wounded. As a pledge of his consolation, he is imploring abundant divine blessings on the victims, as well as those who are helping them and upon all people of France.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
(Original text in French)
Telegram of Condolence
To His Excellency
Luc Ravel, C.R.S.V.
Archbishop of Strasbourg
It is with sadness and preoccupation that His Holiness, Pope Francis learned of the attack that took place last night in the Christmas Market in Strasbourg, claiming many victims. Pope Francis expresses, once again, his firm condemnation against such acts. He extends his compassion especially to the families who have been affected and to all those who have been touched by this attack, assuring them of his prayers. While he confides the dead to the mercy of God, the Holy Father is praying especially for the professionals and the volunteers who are taking care of the wounded. As a pledge of his consolation, he is imploring abundant divine blessings on the victims, as well as those who are helping them and upon all people of France.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
(Original text in French)
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