Tuesday, May 11, 2004

TELEGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF ATTACK ON GROZNY STADIUM


VATICAN CITY, MAY 11, 2004 (VIS) - The following telegram was sent in the Holy Father's name by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, secretary of State, upon hearing of the victims of the terrorist attack Sunday on the stadium in Grozny, Chechnya:

  "Deeply saddened by the news of the serious attack in the Grozny stadium that has caused many victims, the Supreme Pontiff expresses sentiments of deep condolences to the family members and to the survivors. While entrusting to Divine Mercy the souls of those who so tragically died as well as all the victims of violence, His Holiness assures everyone of his prayers that Chechnya, with the contribution of everyone, may find the just path of dialogue and reconciliation."
TGR/ATTACK STADIUM/GROZNY:SODANO    VIS 20040511 (130)


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