2023-12-23 10:21:34
A shooting incident occurred at Charles University in the Czech capital, resulting in many casualties. In a message of condolences, the Pope expressed his spiritual concern for those affected by the incident.
(Vatican News Network) A shooting incident occurred at Charles University in Prague, the Czech capital, on December 21, resulting in 15 deaths and 25 injuries, 10 of which were seriously injured. The shooter who caused the incident was a college boy. In a message of condolence signed by Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the victims of this tragic incident.
The message of condolences stated that the Pope was “deeply saddened” by the news of the shooting at the university that resulted in casualties, and expressed “spiritual concern” to all the victims of this “tragic” incident. The Pope entrusted those who lost their lives to “the mercy of the Almighty God.” In addition, he prayed for “strength and comfort for the family and friends grieving their deaths, and pledged to pray for the Czech Republic in this difficult moment.”
Czech police are investigating the shooting. At the same time, the Czech government declared December 23 as a national day of mourning.
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