VATICAN CITY, MAY 1, 2004 (VIS) - The following telegram was sent in Pope John Paul's name by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, secretary of State, to Bishop Petrus Canisius Mandagi upon learning of the many victims of an outbreak of violence in Ambon, Indonesia:
"His Holiness Pope John Paul II has been informed of the new outbreak of violence in Ambon, which has resulted in the loss of numerous lives, grave injuries and the pillaging and burning of houses, school and Churches. At this time of suffering and grave anxiety, he wishes to assure the whole Christian community of his paternal affection and solidarity, and his heartfelt prayer that public order and peaceful relations between the various religious and social groups will be quickly restored.
"His Holiness has prayed to God our merciful Father for the peace of those who have died and the comfort and consolation of all the suffering and those who mourn.
"To you as the Pastor of the Catholic community, to the priests, the missionaries, the men and women religious, and to all the faithful the Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of strength in the Lord."
TGR/VIOLENCE:INDONESIA/SODANO:MANDAGI VIS 20040503 (200)
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