Statement of Bishop Joseph Pepe of Las Vegas
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| Bishop Joseph Pepe, of las Vegas (file photo). On Monday, Bishop Pepe issued a statement on the deadly shooting in Las Vegas.- RV |
(Radio Vatican) The Bishop of Las Vegas, Joseph Pepe, has
issued a statement in the wake of Sunday night’s deadly shooting, which left
more than fifty people dead.
“Our hearts go out to everyone,” Bishop Pepe said. “We are
praying for those who have been injured, those who have lost the lives, for the
medical personnel and first responders who, with bravery and self-sacrifice
have helped so many.”
Bishop Pepe continued, “We are also very heartened by the
stories of all who helped each other in this time of crisis. As the Gospel for
today’s Mass reminds us, we are called to be modern day Good Samaritans. We
continue to pray for all in Las Vegas and around the world whose lives are
shattered by the events of daily violence.”
In his statement, the Bishop Pepe announced an interfaith
prayer service, which will take place Las Vegas’ Cathedral of the Guardian
Angels on Monday night. “On this feast day of the Guardian Angels,” he said,
“we invite all to join us for an interfaith prayer service at the Cathedral of
the Guardian Angels this afternoon at 5 PM and invite our sisters and brothers
around the world to join us in prayer for healing and for an end to violence.”
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