Pope Francis denounced Thursday, July 8 the “
odious
”
assassination
of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and condemned “
all forms of violence
” in the settlement of political crises.
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“
The Holy Father expresses his sadness and condemns all forms of violence as a means of resolving crises and conflicts. He wishes for the dear Haitian people a future of fraternal harmony, solidarity and prosperity,
”declared Vatican number 2, Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, on behalf of the Pope, recovering after surgery.