Fatal attack in Magdeburg: Pope expresses condolences!
Fatal attack in Magdeburg: Pope expresses condolences!
A shocking attack shaken the Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday evening. A 50-year-old man raced into a crowd by car and tragically demanded the lives of five people, including a nine-year-old boy. Over 200 other people suffered serious injuries. The public prosecutor has now applied for an arrest warrant against the driver, who is suspected in prison due to his well-known Islam criticism and its origin from Saudi Arabia, as kathpress reported.
condolence of the Pope
In the middle of the mourning, Pope Francis sent an emotional condolence telegram to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in which he expressed his sympathy to the person concerned and the bereaved. "He secures his spiritual closeness to all those affected," emphasized the Pope and thanked everyone who provides help in this difficult time. The prayer for the deceased and the desire for divine consolation are at the center of his message. The Pope trusts the victims Christ and asks to let his light shine into the darkness of grief. This message was signed and made public by Cardinal State Secretary Pietro Parolin, while the Bishop of Magdeburg, Gerhard Feige, reacted with shock to the terrible events, according to Vatican News .| Details | |
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