Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Pope Expresses His Grief Over Boston Bombings; Prays Bostonians Unite to Combat Evil with Good

Pope Francis, through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, has sent a telegram to Cardinal Sean O'Malley, archbishop of Boston, in response to the attack that took place yesterday afternoon in the city during its annual marathon, causing three deaths and leaving more than 175 people injured, the Independent Catholic News website reports today (April 16, 2013).

"Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of violence perpetrated last evening in Boston, His Holiness Pope Francis wishes me to assure you of his sympathy and closeness in prayer.

"In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, His Holiness invokes God's peace upon the dead, his consolation upon the suffering, and his strength upon all those engaged in the continuing work of relief and response.

"At this time of mourning the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good, working together to build an ever more just, free, and secure society for generations yet to come."

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