Vatican City, 2 July 2016 – Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram of condolences on behalf of the Holy Father following the terrorist attack that took place yesterday in a restaurant in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in which twenty civilians and six of the attackers died.

"Deeply saddened by the senseless violence perpetrated against innocent victims in Dhaka, His Holiness Pope Francis expresses heartfelt condolences and condemns such barbarous acts as offences against God and humanity. In commending the dead to God's mercy, His Holiness gives the assurance of his prayers for the grieving families and the wounded".