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Pope calls attack on Nice act of 'blind violence'

IMAGE: CNS/ReutersBy Junno Arocho EstevesVATICANCITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis condemned the attack on Bastille Day Celebrations inFrance, calling it an act of "blind violence."Thepope expressed his "deep sorrow" and "spiritual closeness"with the French people in amessage toBishop Andre Marceau of Nice, signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. Pope Francis entrusted thevictims and their families to God's mercy."Thepope expresses his sympathy to those injured and to all those who havecontributed to rescue efforts, asking the Lord to sustain each one in this trial,"the cardinal wrote. He said Pope Francis imparted his blessing on grieving familieswhile invoking "God's gift of peace and harmony" upon the people ofFrance.France declaredthree days of mourning and extended its state of emergency after the July 14 attackalong Nice's seaside promenade; more than 80 people were killed and thedeath toll was mounting. The three days of mourning were to begin July 16. In Pari...

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By Junno Arocho Esteves

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis condemned the attack on Bastille Day Celebrations in France, calling it an act of "blind violence."

The pope expressed his "deep sorrow" and "spiritual closeness" with the French people in a message to Bishop Andre Marceau of Nice, signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. Pope Francis entrusted the victims and their families to God's mercy.

"The pope expresses his sympathy to those injured and to all those who have contributed to rescue efforts, asking the Lord to sustain each one in this trial," the cardinal wrote. He said Pope Francis imparted his blessing on grieving families while invoking "God's gift of peace and harmony" upon the people of France.

France declared three days of mourning and extended its state of emergency after the July 14 attack along Nice's seaside promenade; more than 80 people were killed and the death toll was mounting. The three days of mourning were to begin July 16.

In Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral scheduled a Mass July 17 for to commemorate the victims.

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