Pope sends telegramme of condolence following terror
attacks in Egypt
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| The exterior of Al Rawdah mosque.- REUTERS |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegramme of
condolence for Friday's attack on a mosque in Egypt, saying he was
"profoundly grieved to learn of the great loss of life caused by the
terrorist attacks on Rawda mosque in North Sinai".
At least 235 people were killed as they gathered
for Friday prayers at the al-Rawda mosque in the town of Bir
al-Abed.
Witnesses said dozens of gunmen arrived in off-road vehicles
and bombed the mosque before opening fire on people as they attempted to flee.
Signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, the
telegramme says, "In expressing his solidarity with the Egyptian people at
this hour of national mourning, [Pope Francis] commends the victims to the
mercy of the Most High God and invokes divine blessings of consolation and
peace upon their families."
The Pope also renewed "his firm condemnation of this
wanton act of brutality directed at innocent civilians gathered in
prayer".
Finally, Pope Francis said he joins "all people of good
will in imploring that hearts hardened by hatred will learn to renounce the way
of violence that leads to such great suffering, and embrace the way of
peace."
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