Thursday, January 17, 2019

Condolences to Nairobi

This morning, the Holy See Press Centre published the text of condolences which were sent to Nairobi (Kenya) following a terrorist attack that took place on Tuesday of this week in a hotel in that city.  The telegram was sent - in the name of the Holy Father, Pope Francis - by the Cardinal Secretary of State, His Eminence, Pietro Parolin.


Telegram of Condolence

Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury following the attack in a hotel complex in Nairobi, His Holiness Pope Francis assures all those affected by this senseless act of violence of his spiritual closeness. He extends heartfelt condolences to all Kenyans, in particular the families of the deceased and all those injured. Praying for God’s healing grace, His Holiness willingly invokes upon the entire nation the divine blessings of consolation and strength.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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