The following is the telegram of condolences for the victims of the shooting at “Charles University” in Prague, sent on behalf of the Holy Father Francis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin:

Telegram

DEEPLY SADDENED TO LEARN OF THE LOSS OF LIFE AND INJURIES CAUSED BY THE SHOOTING AT CHARLES UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE, HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS EXPRESSES HIS SPIRITUAL CLOSENESS TO ALL AFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY. ENTRUSTING THOSE WHO HAVE DIED TO THE LOVING MERCY OF ALMIGHTY GOD, HIS HOLINESS INVOKES DIVINE STRENGTH AND CONSOLATION UPON THEIR GRIEVING FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND HE ASSURES THE NATION OF HIS PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

CARDINAL PIETRO PAROLIN
SECRETARY OF STATE