A series of telegrams were sent in recent days in the name of the Holy Father, by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin to the Apostolic Nuncios in France, Tunisia and Kuwait. The Nuncio's have been asked to share these telegrams with the respective authorities and interested persons following terrorist attacks which took place in Saint-Quentin Fallavier (France), Sousse (Tunisia) and Kuwait City on Friday, June 26.
Learning of the attack that took place in Saint-Quentin Fallavier, His Holiness, Pope Francis us united in prayer with all those who are close to the victims and suffering at this time, especially those who have lost one of their loved ones. He confides the person who has died to the mercy of God, and expresses his sympathy to all those who were wounded and to their families, asking the Lord to grant them comfort and consolation in their hour of need. The Holy Father condemns once again the violence that brings about so much suffering, and praying that God may grant the gift of his peace, he invokes the benefits of divine blessings upon all the families who are mourning and upon all the people of France.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
From the Vatican, June 26, 2015
Having learned of the attack that took place at Sousse, leaving many victims, His Holiness, Pope Francis is united in prayer with all the families who are suffering and with the sadness of all Tunisians. He confides the victims to God, who is full of mercy, praying that He will welcome them into his light. He expresses his profound sympathy to those who have been wounded and to their families, imploring the Lord to grant them comfort and consolation in their need. The Holy Father condemns once again the violence that generates such suffering, and praying that the Lord may grant the gift of his peace, he invokes the abundance of divine blessings upon all the families who are suffering and upon all Tunisians.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
From the Vatican, June 26, 2015
Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and injuries caused by the attack today at a mosque in Kuwait City, His Holiness Pope Francis offers fervent prayers for the victims and for all who mourn. While he deplores these barbaric acts, he asks you to convey his spiritual closeness to the families affected during this time of grief. His Holiness encourages the Kuwaiti people not to lose heart in the face of evil, and willingly invokes upon the nation the consoling and healing love of the Almighty.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
From the Vatican, June 26, 2015
Telegrams of condolence
sent in the name of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
from the Vatican on June 26, 2015
Learning of the attack that took place in Saint-Quentin Fallavier, His Holiness, Pope Francis us united in prayer with all those who are close to the victims and suffering at this time, especially those who have lost one of their loved ones. He confides the person who has died to the mercy of God, and expresses his sympathy to all those who were wounded and to their families, asking the Lord to grant them comfort and consolation in their hour of need. The Holy Father condemns once again the violence that brings about so much suffering, and praying that God may grant the gift of his peace, he invokes the benefits of divine blessings upon all the families who are mourning and upon all the people of France.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
From the Vatican, June 26, 2015
Having learned of the attack that took place at Sousse, leaving many victims, His Holiness, Pope Francis is united in prayer with all the families who are suffering and with the sadness of all Tunisians. He confides the victims to God, who is full of mercy, praying that He will welcome them into his light. He expresses his profound sympathy to those who have been wounded and to their families, imploring the Lord to grant them comfort and consolation in their need. The Holy Father condemns once again the violence that generates such suffering, and praying that the Lord may grant the gift of his peace, he invokes the abundance of divine blessings upon all the families who are suffering and upon all Tunisians.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
From the Vatican, June 26, 2015
Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and injuries caused by the attack today at a mosque in Kuwait City, His Holiness Pope Francis offers fervent prayers for the victims and for all who mourn. While he deplores these barbaric acts, he asks you to convey his spiritual closeness to the families affected during this time of grief. His Holiness encourages the Kuwaiti people not to lose heart in the face of evil, and willingly invokes upon the nation the consoling and healing love of the Almighty.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
From the Vatican, June 26, 2015
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