Rome, Aug 27, 2025 (AFP) - Pope 'profoundly saddened' by deadly shooting in US church

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2025-08-27
Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday he was "profoundly saddened" by a shooting in a US church that killed two children and wounded 17 people. The pontiff -- the first American to head the Catholic Church -- sent his condolences to "those affected by this terrible tragedy, especially the families now grieving the loss of a child", according to a statement put out by the Vatican. apo/rmb/giv ...
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