TELEGRAM FOR ATTACK ON CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BANGLADESH

VATICAN CITY, JUN 4, 2001 (VIS) - The following telegram was sent in the Holy Father's name by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, secretary of state, to Bishop Michael Atul D'Rozario, C.S.C. of Khulna, Bangladesh, following the victims caused by the bomb blast on Sunday at the Catholic Church of Baniarchar, Bangladesh:

"Deeply saddened by news of the explosion at Baniarchar Church, the Holy Father asks you to convey to the parishioners the assurance of his closeness in prayer at this time of tragedy and loss. His Holiness commends those who have died to our heavenly Father's mercy, and upon their grieving families and the injured he invokes the powerful intercession of Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted. Condemning acts of violence and destruction, he appeals to all to cooperate in ensuring a climate of peace and mutual respect. As a pledge of comfort and strength in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Father cordially imparts his apostolic blessing."

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