A telegram of condolence for the victims of a shooting that took place in Hanau (Germany), signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, has been sent in the name of the Holy Father, Pope Francis to the Bishop of Fulda (Germany), His Excellency, Michael Gerber.
To His Excellency, the Most Reverend
Michael Gerber
Bishop of Fulda
Having learned about the terrible act of violence in Hanau, which has caused the death of innocent people, the Holy Father, Pope Francis was deeply distressed. His Holiness shares in the mourning of the family members, assuring them of his closeness to their suffering. In prayer, Pope Francis confides the dead to the mercy of God and is imploring Christ, the Lord of life, that the mourners may find consolation and trust, and that they will be accompanied by God's blessing and peace.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
Telegram of Condolence
To His Excellency, the Most Reverend
Michael Gerber
Bishop of Fulda
Having learned about the terrible act of violence in Hanau, which has caused the death of innocent people, the Holy Father, Pope Francis was deeply distressed. His Holiness shares in the mourning of the family members, assuring them of his closeness to their suffering. In prayer, Pope Francis confides the dead to the mercy of God and is imploring Christ, the Lord of life, that the mourners may find consolation and trust, and that they will be accompanied by God's blessing and peace.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
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