Indian Cardinal moans St. Petersburg, Pakistan attacks
Cardinal Gracias of India, expressed deep sorrow for the
victims of recent attacks on St. Petersburg subway in Russia and Sufi
Shrine in Pakistan.
Card. Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mumbai and president of
the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC), speaking to AsiaNews said
he received with great sorrow the news of the blast in St. Petersburg, and the
death of 20 people at a Pakistani Sufi shrine. These incidents he said, fill
our hearts with lamentations for the senseless loss of lives and the trail of
destruction and often acts of reprisals.
"When will this end, my heart weeps, as I hear of such
tragic news, which in nearly all instances affects vulnerable communities and
peoples, greatly to their disadvantage. Besides the natural calamities of the
devastating floods wreaking havoc in Peru and our kidnapped Salesians Fr. Tom
Uzhunnalil all make us fervently cry out for God’s Mercy” he said.
According to Card. Gracias, "We are greatly encouraged,
by Pope Francis' theme for World Day of Peace message for 2017: “Non-Violence:
a Style of Politics for Peace”. However, while saddened by the situations of
death and destruction, Cardinal Oswald said, “The Church is also witness to
Hope and the Merciful Love of The Father.” (AsiaNews)
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