Pope Francis sends condolences for Nigeria church
attack
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| St Philip's Catholic Church in the diocese of Nnewi, Nigeria.- REUTERS |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Monday sent a message of
condolences following an attack at a Church in southeastern Nigeria. At least
11 people were killed and 18 others were wounded when gunmen opened fire on
worshippers who had gathered early on Sunday at St Philip’s Catholic church in
Ozubulu near the city of Onitsha.
In the message, signed by Vatican Secretary of State,
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the pope says he is “deeply saddened to learn of the
loss of life and injury”. He extends his “heartfelt condolences” to the local
bishop and to “all the faithful of the diocese of Nnewi, in particular the
families of the deceased and all those affected by this tragedy.”
Police said they believe the attack may have been linked to
drug trafficking and was carried out following a feud between local residents
and member of the community living outside Nigeria.
Please see below the full text of the message from Pope
Francis to the bishop of the diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria
The Right Reverend Hilary Paul Odili Okeke
Bishop of Nnewi
Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury
following the violent attack in Saint Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, His
Holiness Pope Francis extends heartfelt condolences to you and to all the
faithful of the Diocese of Nnewi, in particular the families of the deceased
and all those affected by this tragedy. Upon the entire Diocese, His Holiness
willingly invokes the divine blessings of consolation and strength.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
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