Pontifical Council sends condolences

The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue has learned with great sadness and indignation of the attack against Muslim faithful who were gathered in prayer in Quebec City inside their cultural centre.

With this senseless act, the sacredness of human life was violated, as were the respect due to a community in prayer and a place of worship and welcome.

The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue firmly condemns this act of unprecedented violence and sends its full solidarity to the Muslims of Canada, assuring them of its fervent prayer for the victims and for their families.