Pubblichiamo di seguito il messaggio di cordoglio per le vittime della strage, avvenuta ieri nella scuola elementare Sandy Hook a Newtown nel Connecticut, che il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI ha fatto pervenire all’Amministratore diocesano di Bridgeport, Mons. Jerald A. Doyle, tramite il Cardinale Segretario di Stato Tarcisio Bertone:

Monsignor Jerald A. Doyle

Diocesan Administrator

Diocese of Bridgeport

The Holy Father was promptly informed of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown and he has asked me to convey his heartfelt grief and the assurance of his closeness in prayer to the victims and their families, and to all affected by the shocking event.  In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy he asks God our Father to console all those who mourn and to sustain the entire community with the spiritual strength which triumphs over violence by the power of forgiveness, hope and reconciling love.

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone

Secretary of State

[01685-02.01] [Original text: English]