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During Angelus, Pope Decries Terror Attack in Somalia

Expresses Closeness to Loved Ones of At Least 90 Killed and 100 Injured in Car Bomb Explosion

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“Let us pray to the Lord for the victims of the horrible attack yesterday, in Mogadiscio, Somalia, where more than 70 people were killed in a car bomb explosion.”

Pope Francis urged the faithful in St. Peter’s Square today to join him in prayer during his Angelus address, as he reflected on the terrorist attack yesterday in the Somalian capital.

“I am close to their loved ones, and to all who mourn their loss,” the Pope expressed.

The death toll continues to rise. Currently, reports show, at least 90 have died, and at least 100 have been injured. While no group has specifically claimed responsibility for the attack, the country’s president has expressed that likely the al-Shabab armed group is behind the attack.

As is customary, following the midday prayer, Pope Francis greeted the pilgrims present and concluded wishing everyone good Sunday and lunch, and telling them to not to forget to pray for him.

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Deborah Castellano Lubov

Deborah Castellano Lubov is Senior Vatican & Rome Correspondent for ZENIT; author of 'The Other Francis' ('L'Altro Francesco') featuring interviews with those closest to the Pope and preface by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin (currently published in 5 languages); Deborah is also NBC & MSNBC Vatican Analyst. She often covers the Pope's travels abroad, often from the Papal Flight (including for historic trips such as to Abu Dhabi and Japan & Thailand), and has also asked him questions on the return-flight press conference on behalf of the English-speaking press present. Lubov has done much TV & radio commentary, including for NBC, Sky, EWTN, BBC, Vatican Radio, AP, Reuters and more. She also has contributed to various books on the Pope and has written for various Catholic publications. For 'The Other Francis': http://www.gracewing.co.uk/page219.html or https://www.amazon.com/Other-Francis-Everything-They-about/dp/0852449348/

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