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July 18, 2016

Pope Francis telephones Nice leaders: ‘What can I do for you?’

A man prays in front of a makeshift memorial July 15 in Nice, France, as people pay tribute near the scene where a truck ran into a crowd killing more than 80 people the previous evening.

Pope Francis has telephoned leaders of the terror-stricken French city of Nice, asking him what he could do to help in the wake of last week’s gruesome truck attack and promising to meet with the families of the victims as soon as possible.

Published in International
July 18, 2016

Pope prays for grieving families following terror attack in France

People attend a July 15 Mass at the Catholic cathedral in Nice, France, to pay tribute to victims of a Bastille Day attack. Pope Francis condemned the July 14 attack, calling it an act of "blind violence."

VATICAN CITY – Remembering the victims of the tragic terrorist attack in Nice, France, Pope Francis prayed that God may give comfort to grieving families and foil the plans of those who wish to harm others.

Published in International
July 15, 2016

Pope calls attack on Nice act of 'blind violence'

Paramedics rush a young woman to a waiting ambulance July 14 as they evacuate victims from the scene where a truck crashed into the crowd during the Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, France. More than 80 people were killed and the death toll was rising.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis condemned the attack on Bastille Day celebrations in France, calling it an act of "blind violence.”

Published in International