Pope Francis announced a new deal with Australia after 40-year-old Joel Couch went on a knife rampage in Bondi Junction Westfield on Saturday, killing six people and injuring several others, including a nine-month-old baby. expressed “spiritual intimacy”.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said: “Pope Francis is deeply saddened to learn of the Sydney assault and would like to offer his spiritual condolences to all those affected by this senseless tragedy, especially those who are now grieving the loss of a loved one.” “It expresses a deep sense of intimacy.” The Vatican’s Secretary of State said this in a telegram on behalf of the Pope to the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher.
“He likewise offers prayers for the dead, injured, and first responders, and calls on God’s blessings of comfort and strength to the nation.”
Catholics in Sydney’s eastern suburbs were shocked by the attack, with masses and prayers held for the victims.
St. Anne’s and St. Patrick’s Parishes, Bondi Diocese and Mary Immaculate Waverley Parish will today hold Masses for the repose of the victims in Bondi at 8am, 10am and 5pm in Waverley. Dedicated at 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m.
“The parish community is shocked by the horrific events that occurred at Bondi Junction today. We join all those who are praying for the victims and families affected by these horrific events.” the Diocese of Bondi posted on Facebook on Saturday night.
“It’s hard to understand that events like this are happening in our normally peaceful community,” Mary Immaculate posted.
Daniel Ang, director of the Sydney Center for Evangelism, posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday night that Sydneysiders were praying for the victims of the attack.
“Today we pray for the victims and their families of the horrific events at Bondi Junction,” Anne said. I have written.
Couch, a Queensland resident, is known to police and was named as the attacker on Sunday morning.
The victims included Ashley Goode, a 38-year-old osteopath and mother who died from her wounds at St. Vincent’s Hospital, and her 9-month-old daughter, who was reportedly in critical but stable condition. There is.
“She handed us the baby and said, ‘Help, help,'” a witness told Channel 9 at the scene.
“She was bleeding from her head and face…the baby was bleeding too,” he said.
Mr Couch’s assault ended when NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, who had stormed into Westfield Shopping Center alone, confronted the knifeman and opened fire.
The attacker died at the scene and Ms Scott has been praised for her heroism by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and King Charles.
“She took part alone in a procedure that was taking place in what was clearly a very dangerous act. She is certainly a hero. There is no doubt that she saved lives by her actions,” the prime minister said. said.
King Charles said on Saturday night: “My wife and I were completely shocked and horrified to hear about the tragic stabbing in Bondi.”
“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones brutally killed in such a senseless attack.
“While the details of these shocking circumstances are still emerging, our thoughts also go out to those involved in the response and we thank the first responders and emergency services for their bravery.”
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