WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo,
of Galveston-Houston, President of the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the
following statement following last night's terror
attack which has left seven people dead and at least
48 injured. This is the third terrorist attack on
British soil in as many months.
Cardinal DiNardo's full statement follows:
"The Vigil of Pentecost had barely begun when the
world was burdened yet again, this time by the
sinister attacks on innocent men and women in the
heart of London. In such tragic hours we implore
the Holy Spirit to pour out His gift of comfort on
those who grieve the loss of loved ones and on the
dozens who were so tragically injured in this
horrible attack. At the same time, we see in the
courage of the first responders the true and
courageous spirit of our brothers and sisters, the
people of Great Britain. May God grant strength,
wisdom and protection to the men and women who
safeguard our families and may He convert the hearts
of all who follow the path of evil extremism. Our
solidarity in Christian hope and commitment to peace
is a bond that cannot be broken. Together with my
brother bishops and with Catholics throughout the
United States, we join the prayerful intercession
made already by Pope Francis: 'May the Holy Spirit
grant peace to the whole world. May He heal the
wounds of war and of terrorism, which even this
[Saturday] night, in London, struck innocent
civilians: let us pray for the victims and their
families.'"
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