Pope Francis sends condolences for victims of attack in Garissa, Kenya

Telegram to His Eminence Cardinal John Njue, President of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, Nairobi

Deeply saddened by the immense and tragic loss of life caused by the
recent attack on the Garissa University College, the Holy Father sends
assurances of his prayers and spiritual closeness to the families of the
victims and to all Kenyans at this painful time. He commends the souls
of the deceased to the infinite mercy of Almighty God, and he prays that
all who mourn them will be comforted in their loss. In union with all
people of good will throughout the world, His Holiness condemns this act
of senseless brutality and prays for a change of heart among its
perpetrators. He calls upon all those in authority to redouble their
efforts to work with all men and women in Kenya to bring an end to such
violence and to hasten the dawn of a new era of brotherhood, justice and
peace.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Secretary of State

[00534-EN.01] [Original text: English]