Aleteia logoAleteia logoAleteia
Friday 29 March |
Good Friday
Aleteia logo

Pope Francis ‘deeply grieved’ by massacre in Texas

PAPIEŻ FRANCISZEK PODCZAS MODLITWY

Instagram/EAST NEWS

Deacon Greg Kandra - published on 11/07/17

Please consider a gift for Aleteia!
Help us spread the joy of Christ's victory.
Aleteia depends on your support.

Join our Lenten Campaign 2024.

DONATE NOW

From Vatican Radio:

The following is a telegram of condolences for the victims of the massacre which took place on 5 November in a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, United States of America, sent on behalf of the Holy Father Francis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to the archbishop of San Antonio, H.E. Msgr. 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
Enjoying your time on Aleteia?

Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you.

 

Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more.

Support Aleteia with a gift today!

jour1_V2.gif
Daily prayer
And today we celebrate...




Top 10
See More