Vatican condemns violence at Trump rally, offers prayers for victims, peace

Monday, July 15th, 2024

The Vatican expressed concern about the violence waged at a political rally in the United States and has offered prayers for the nation, the victims and peace.

In response to queries about the shootings at a rally involving former U.S. President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, the Vatican press office released a statement July 14 expressing its “concern about last night’s episode of violence, which wounds people and democracy, causing suffering and death.” Continue reading

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