A seguito dell’attentato compiuto ieri in un ospedale civile di Quetta, il Cardinale Segretario di Stato Pietro Parolin ha inviato – a nome del Santo Padre - alle autorità ecclesiali e civili del Pakistan il seguente messaggio di cordoglio per le numerose vittime:

Telegramma

Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life following the attack on a hospital in Quetta, His Holiness Pope Francis sends heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the deceased, to the authorities and to the entire nation, as he offers the assurance of his prayers for the many injured victims of this senseless and brutal act of violence. Upon all who mourn and upon all who have been affected by this tragedy, His Holiness invokes the divine gifts of consolation and strength.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

[01287-EN.01] [Original text: English]

[B0578-XX.01]