Pope expresses his profound grief over Boston marathon bombings

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Pope Francis, through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, SDB, has sent a telegram to Cardinal Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap, archbishop of Boston, Massachusetts, USA in response to the attack that took place on Monday afternoon in that city during its annual marathon, causing three deaths and leaving more than 100 people injured.

“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 (cf. Rom 12:21), working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society for generations yet to come.”

Source: VIS