Pope Francis appeals for peace, dialogue and reconciliation in Egypt
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday lamented the "painful news" coming from
Egypt following the bloody crackdown there by security forces on protesters and appealed
for "peace, dialogue and reconciliation."
The following is a translation
into English of his remarks which came at the end of his Angelus address in the papal
summer residence of Castel Gandolfo where he had just celebrated an open-air mass
to mark the Solemnity of Mary's Assumption into Heaven.
"Unfortunately, painful
news has come from Egypt. I wish to ensure my prayers for all the victims and their
families, the injured and all those who are suffering. Let us pray together for
peace, dialogue and reconciliation in that dear nation and throughout the world.
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us. Let's all say it, Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for
us."