Vatican City: Pope is Saddened by Attacks in U.S.A. and Ferry Disaster in Zanzibar
After praying the Angelus,
the Holy Father spoke of his profound shock at “the senseless violence
which took place in Aurora, Denver”, and at “the loss of life in the
recent ferry disaster near Zanzibar. I share the distress of the families and
friends of the victims and the injured, especially the children. Assuring all
of you of my closeness in prayer, I impart my blessing as a pledge of
consolation and strength in the risen Lord”.
the Holy Father spoke of his profound shock at “the senseless violence
which took place in Aurora, Denver”, and at “the loss of life in the
recent ferry disaster near Zanzibar. I share the distress of the families and
friends of the victims and the injured, especially the children. Assuring all
of you of my closeness in prayer, I impart my blessing as a pledge of
consolation and strength in the risen Lord”.
The Holy Father then went on to note that in a few days time
the thirtieth Olympic Games are due to begin in London, England. “The
Olympics”, he said, “are the greatest sporting event in the world, in
which athletes from many different nations participate, and thus they have
great symbolic value. For this reason the Catholic Church looks to the Olympics
with particular sympathy and interest. Let us pray that, according to God’s
will, the London Olympics may be a true experience of brotherhood among the
peoples of the Earth”.
the thirtieth Olympic Games are due to begin in London, England. “The
Olympics”, he said, “are the greatest sporting event in the world, in
which athletes from many different nations participate, and thus they have
great symbolic value. For this reason the Catholic Church looks to the Olympics
with particular sympathy and interest. Let us pray that, according to God’s
will, the London Olympics may be a true experience of brotherhood among the
peoples of the Earth”.
Source: Vatican News Service
