Pope Francis: condolences for murder of Coptic
Christians
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegram to Egypt's
President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, expressing condolences over the murder of
dozens of Coptic Christians in Egypt, and condemning the killings as "[a]
senseless act of hatred."
As many as 10 gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying
Coptic Christians on pilgrimage to the monastery of St. Samuel the
Confessor some 140km from the capital, Cairo, killing at least 28 of them and
injuring some 23 others.
Many of the victims were women and children.
In the telegram, signed by the Holy See's Secretary of
State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis promises prayers for the deceased
and for their loved ones, as well as for the whole people of Egypt. Please
find the full text of the telegram, below...
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His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Cairo
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Cairo
Deeply saddened to learn of the barbaric attack in
central Egypt and of the tragic loss of life and injury caused by this
senseless act of hatred, Pope Francis expresses his heartfelt solidarity with
all those affected by this violent outrage. Mindful in a particular way
of those children who have lost their lives, His Holiness commends the souls of
the deceased to the mercy of the Almighty. He assures their grieving
families and all who have been injured of his ardent prayers, and he pledges
his continued intercession for peace and reconciliation throughout the nation.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
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