Artur Hanula
The Pope is “deeply saddened by the news of the fatalities and injuries resulting from the shooting in Kraków” and “expresses his spiritual closeness in the Risen Christ with all those affected by this tragedy.”
The Holy Father invokes “the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, and implores the gift of Christian hope for the grieving families, while uniting himself with all those experiencing days of mourning.”
The full text of the papal condolences sent on November 8 to H.E. Card. Grzegorz Ryś, Archbishop and Metropolitan of Kraków:
“His Holiness Leo XIV, deeply saddened by the news of the fatalities and injuries resulting from the shooting in Kraków, expresses his spiritual closeness in the Risen Christ with all those affected by this tragedy.
Invoking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, the Holy Father implores the gift of Christian hope for the grieving families and joins all those experiencing days of mourning.
Assuring of his prayers, the Supreme Pastor imparts his Apostolic Blessing and calls for unwavering perseverance in the pursuit of peace and harmony.”
On behalf of the Holy Father, the document was signed by Card. Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State.
