MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Following an attack at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis that left two children dead and a total of 19 victims, Pope Leo XIV expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to those affected by the tragedy on Wednesday morning.

Pope Leo XIV expresses sorrow over Minneapolis shooting

What we know:

Vatican News confirms that 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" in a telegram sent to Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Minneapolis.

The telegram says the Pope commends "the souls of the deceased children to the love of Almighty God" and "prays for the wounded as well as the first responders, medical pers

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