He Pope Francisco Today condemned the “heinous terrorist attack” that took place last Friday MoscowIt caused at least 133 deaths and he described it as an “inhuman act that offends God” during the Angelus prayer after Palm Sunday Mass.
“I assure you of my prayers for the victims of last night's horrific terrorist attack in Moscow. May God welcome them in peace and comfort their families,” the pontiff told more than 25,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square. .
Francisco He also hoped that it would change the hearts of those who defend these inhuman practices that offend God, who commanded, “Thou shalt not kill.”
Although he had decided not to deliver the homily during the previous Palm Sunday Mass, the Pope's request to read the homily coincided with his day of mourning today. Russia For victims Try At the famous Crocus City Hall concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow.
According to the latest data provided by authorities this morning, the terror attack has claimed at least 133 lives, including three children, and injured 152 people, most of whom are in hospital, with nearly fifty others in critical condition.
Since early morning, Muscovites have been bringing flowers to the site of the attack in the city of Krasnogorsk, about 20 kilometers from the center of Moscow, which has been claimed by Islamic State.
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