Pope prays for victims of deadly attack at Istanbul
airport
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
on Wednesday called for a moment of silent prayer for all those affected by a
suicide attack in Istanbul’s international airport which killed dozens of
people and injured some 150 others.
“Yesterday evening, in
Istanbul, a brutal terrorist attack was committed, which has killed and injured
many people,” the Pope said during his 29 June Angelus address after
celebrating Mass for the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
“We pray for the victims, for
their families, and for the beloved people of Turkey. May the Lord convert the
hearts of the violent, and sustain our feet on the way of peace.”
The Pope invited everyone in
St Peter’s Square to take a moment of silent prayer, before leading the crowds
in the recitation of the Hail Mary.
At least 36 people were
killed Tuesday when suicide bombers struck the Ataturk Airport, and around 147
people were wounded.
Officials say they believe
Islamic State militants are behind the June 29 attack, which is the latest in a
series of attacks in Turkey in recent months.
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