Mannheim in shock: Archbishop Burger convicts amocran!
Mannheim in shock: Archbishop Burger convicts amocran!
In Mannheim, a tragic incident occurred on Monday, in which a car drove into a crowd at high speed. Two people were killed and several more injured. The alleged perpetrator, a 40-year-old German citizen from Rhineland-Palatinate, was arrested by the police. According to the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Interior, there is no evidence of political motives behind this bloody act. A police spokesman said that a mental illness of the driver may have contributed to the cause of the incident. Archbishop Stephan Burger was shaken by this incident on Tuesday and emphasized that the crime violated all human values, such as Kathpress reported .
ecumenical prayer as a sign of solidarity
The reactions to this incident are shaped by horror and grief. Archbishop Burger emphasized that he would like praying for the deceased and injured and a quick recovery. He asked the citizens of Mannheim to cohesion and openness. In order to commemorate the victim, there will be an ecumenical prayer in the "City Church of Concordia" on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. In addition to Mayor Christian Specht and the Evangelical State Bishop Heike Springhart, Archbishop Burger will also take part in this prayer, which includes musical contributions and prayers, such as ebfr.de reported .
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