The Holy Father, Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence for the victims of an attack that took place on Sunday (5 November) in a Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas (USA). The telegram is signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin and addressed to the Archbishop of San Antonio, His Excellency, Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S.
The Most Reverend Gustavo Garcia-Siller
Archbishop of San Antonio
Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of senseless violence perpetrated at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, the Holy Father asks you kindly to convey his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the wounded, to the members of the congregation, and to the entire local community. He asks our Lord Jesus Christ to console all who mourn and to grant them the spiritual strength that triumphs over violence and hatred by the power of forgiveness, hope and reconciling love.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
Telegram of Condolence of His Holiness, Pope Francis
to the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas
The Most Reverend Gustavo Garcia-Siller
Archbishop of San Antonio
Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of senseless violence perpetrated at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, the Holy Father asks you kindly to convey his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the wounded, to the members of the congregation, and to the entire local community. He asks our Lord Jesus Christ to console all who mourn and to grant them the spiritual strength that triumphs over violence and hatred by the power of forgiveness, hope and reconciling love.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
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