Papal condolences to family of journalist slain by Islamic State
September 10, 2014
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has sent condolences in Pope Francis’s name to the family of Steven Sotloff, the American-Israeli journalist beheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
“His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of your son and brother, Steven Joel, and he has asked me to convey to you his prayerful condolences,” said Cardinal Parolin. “He entrusts Steven's soul to the Lord and offers prayers for you and all who mourn his death.”
“His Holiness urges people everywhere to reject violence, aggression and lack of compassion, and asks each one to pray and work for forgiveness, healing and peace,” he continued. “Upon you and your loved ones, he invokes the Almighty's blessings of consolation and strength.”
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