Pope
Francis: telegram of condolence to Mali
(Vatican
Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegram expressing his condolences and assuring
his prayerful solidarity with the whole people of Mali, in the wake of a
terrorist attack on a hotel in the capital, Bamako, which left at least 21
people dead.
Addressed
to the Archbishop of Bamako, Jean Zerbo, and signed by the Secretary of State
of the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the telegram says Pope Francis joins
in prayer the pain of bereaved families and the sadness of Malians.
“Appalled
by this senseless violence,” which the Holy Father “strongly condemns,” the
telegram continues, “the Pope implores God for the conversion of hearts and the
gift of peace, and invokes abundance of divine blessings on all those affected
by this tragedy.”
Below,
please find the full text of the Holy Father’s telegram, in Vatican Radio’s
English translation
**************************************
His
Excellency Archbishop Jean Zerbo
Archbishop
of Bamako
BAMAKO
Having
learned of the tragic attack, which took place in Bamako, His Holiness Pope
Francis unites himself in prayer to the pain of bereaved families and the
sadness of all Malians. He recommends all the victims to the mercy of God,
praying that the Almighty welcome them into His light. He expresses his deepest
sympathy with the injured and their families, asking the Lord to bring them
comfort and consolation in their ordeal. Appalled by this senseless violence,
which the Pope strongly condemns, the Pope implores God for the conversion of
hearts and the gift of peace, and invokes abundance of Divine blessings
on all those affected by this tragedy.
Cardinal
Pietro Parolin
Secretary
of State of His Holiness
Không có nhận xét nào:
Đăng nhận xét