Pope Leo is “deeply saddened” by attack in Australia
Vatican News
After hearing the news of the attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, to the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher.
The Pope expressed his deep sadness for the loss of “members of the Jewish community gathered for a Hanukkah celebration.”
The Holy Father offered his assurance of his "spiritual closeness to all those affected by this senseless act of violence.”
Pope Leo shared his renewed hope that “those tempted to violence will undergo conversion and seek the path of peace.”
He offered his prayers for those still recovering “as well as consolation for those grieving the loss of a loved one.”
Pope Leo XIV concluded his telegram by commending the dead to God while invoking “the divine blessings of peace and strength upon all Australians.”
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