MINNEAPOLIS — Pope Leo XIV has responded to the mass shooting at a Minneapolis church that took the life of at least two children and left 17 others injured.

The Pope expressed "his heartfelt condolences and the assurance of spiritual closeness to all those affected by this terrible tragedy, especially the families now grieving the loss of a child," according to a telegram that was sent to Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Minneapolis.

According to Vatican News, the telegram was sent in the name of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State.

The message continues: "while commending the souls of the deceased children to the love of Almighty God, His Holiness prays for the wounded as well as the first responders, medical personnel and clergy who are caring for them and their loved ones. At th

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