A message of condolence was sent this morning by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, in the name of the Holy Father, to the Archbishop of Malines-Brussels where a terrorist attack took place last night at the airport and at underground stations within that city.
To His Excellency, Josef De Kesel
Archbishop of Malines-Brussels
Learning of the attacks that took place in Brussels, which have affected numerous persons, His Holiness, Pope Francis confides to the mercy of God those persons who have lost their lives and prayerfully joins in the suffering of their loved ones. He expresses his profound sympathy to those who have been wounded and their families, as well as all those who are assisting them, asking the Lord to grant them comfort and consolation in their trial. The Holy Father once again condemns blind violence that brings about so much suffering and imploring from God the gift of peace, he invokes upon the families who are suffering and upon all Belgians the benefit of divine blessings.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
The bishops of Belgium are appalled to learn of the attack at Zaventem airport and in the center of Brussels. They share the anguish of thousands of travelers and their families, aviation professionals and the first responders who are once again called to service. They entrust the victims to the prayers of all in this new dramatic situation. Airport chaplains are every day at the service of all and provide the necessary spiritual support. May the whole country live these days with a great sense of civic responsibility
Message of condolence
for terrorist attacks in Brussels
To His Excellency, Josef De Kesel
Archbishop of Malines-Brussels
Learning of the attacks that took place in Brussels, which have affected numerous persons, His Holiness, Pope Francis confides to the mercy of God those persons who have lost their lives and prayerfully joins in the suffering of their loved ones. He expresses his profound sympathy to those who have been wounded and their families, as well as all those who are assisting them, asking the Lord to grant them comfort and consolation in their trial. The Holy Father once again condemns blind violence that brings about so much suffering and imploring from God the gift of peace, he invokes upon the families who are suffering and upon all Belgians the benefit of divine blessings.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State of His Holiness
Statement issued by the Catholic Bishops of Belgium
condemning the deadly terrorist attacks
The bishops of Belgium are appalled to learn of the attack at Zaventem airport and in the center of Brussels. They share the anguish of thousands of travelers and their families, aviation professionals and the first responders who are once again called to service. They entrust the victims to the prayers of all in this new dramatic situation. Airport chaplains are every day at the service of all and provide the necessary spiritual support. May the whole country live these days with a great sense of civic responsibility
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