Saturday, December 29, 2018

Condolences to Egypt

A telegram of condolence, signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, has been sent by the Holy Father to the President of the Republic of Egypt to express his closeness following the terrorist attack that took place yesterday near Giza (Egypt).


Telegram of Condolence

His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Cairo

His Holiness, Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the recent bomb attack near Giza. In deploring this senseless and brutal act, he prays for the victims and their families, for the injured and for the emergency personnel who generously came to their aid. Trusting that all will work to overcome violence with solidarity and peace, Pope Francis invokes divine blessings upon Egypt and its people.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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