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Pope urges Norwegians to work together fearlessly

Gloria.TV – News Briefs 24/07/2011 05:41:18

24 July 2011
Norway

In a message to Norway's King Harald, the Vatican said the pontiff had been "profoundly saddened" by the attacks in the government district of Oslo and on Utoeya island northwest of the capital.

"His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI offers fervent prayers for the victims and their families, invoking God's peace upon the dead and divine consolation upon those who suffer," a statement said.

"At this time of national grief he prays that all Norwegians will be spiritually united in a determined resolve to reject the ways of hatred and conflict and to work together fearlessly in shaping a future of mutual respect, solidarity and freedom for coming generations."

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Trinitas 24/07/2011 06:28:14

Let us remember in our prayers those people killed and injured in the Oslo bomb blast, and the adults and many children gunned down on the retreat island of Utøya (Tyrifjorden). The Irish princess Saint Sunniva once sought refuge in a Norwegian island cave; may she bring light and consolation to the people of Norway at this time of great darkness. Oslo og Utøya - forenet med dere og hele landet i bønn, Seán.

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