Both Pope Francis and USCCB president, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, expressed their sorrow for the victims of the June 3 London terrorist attacks.
U.S. Catholics join pope in praying for victims of London attacks
London cardinal calls for prayers for victims of Westminster attack
British media reports, a “lone wolf” assailant sped his car over Westminster Bridge toward the British Parliament killing 5 and injuring 40 people in the terrorist attack.
Pope calls Coptic Pope Tawadros to express condolences after Cairo attack
Pope Francis phoned Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria Dec. 12, expressing his prayers and condolences for the previous day’s terrorist attack at the Cairo cathedral that left 25 people dead.
U.S. bishops speak out against attack in Turkey
Following the June 28 terrorist attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport in Turkey, the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference and Chicago’s archbishop issued statements emphasizing the need to find comfort in faith and show support the suffering with prayer and generosity.