Pope Francis expressed his condolences over the Texas school shooting tragedy and sent his prayers to the victims and their families during today’s morning weekly audience.
“My heart is broken over the mass shooting at the elementary school in Texas,” he said.
The Pope also called for stronger gun controls and commitment so that “such tragedies can never happen again.”
Other European leaders, including the prime ministers of Slovakia, Ireland and Finland, are also sending their condolences today.
“I was deeply saddened by the news from Texas, where lives of children were taken in a murderous rampage,” Slovakian Prime Minister Eduard Heger said.
Meanwhile, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin called the shooting “an appalling and shocking tragedy” and offered his “heartfelt sympathies” to families of the victims.
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin also sent her thoughts to the families of the victims.
“My heart goes out to all who lost their children and loved ones during the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas,” Marin said.