Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Benedict's Message to Virginia Tech

The Most Rev. Francis X. DiLorenzo
Bishop of Richmond (USA)

Deeply saddened by news of the shooting at Virginia Tech, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has asked me to convey the assurance of his heartfelt prayers for the victims, their families and for the entire school community. In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy he asks God our Father to console all those who mourn and to grant them that spiritual strength which triumphs over violence by the power of forgiveness, hope and reconciling love.

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
Secretary of State

courtesy of Catholic News Service

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