Pope Francis today condemned the “heinous terrorist attack” last Friday in Moscowwhich killed at least 133 people and which he called “an inhumane act that insults God” during the Angelus prayer after Palm Sunday Mass.

“I assure you that I am praying for the victims of the heinous terrorist attack that took place last night in Moscow. May the Lord receive them into His peace and comfort their families.” the pontiff said to more than 25 thousand faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

Francis also expressed hope that “he will convert the hearts of those who defend, organize and carry out these inhumane acts that offend God, who ordered: “Thou shalt not kill.”

The call of the Pope, who read the text, although during the preceding Palm Sunday Mass he had decided not to deliver a homily, coincides with the day of mourning that Russia is experiencing today for the victims of the terrorist attack in the popular concert hall Crocus City Hall on the outskirts of Moscow.

According to the latest data provided by the authorities this morning, The attack killed at least 133 people. among them are three children and 152 wounded, most of whom are still hospitalized, almost fifty in serious condition.

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From the very early morning Muscovites bring flowers to the site of the terrorist attack in Krasnogorsk. about 20 kilometers from the center of Moscow and claimed by the Islamic State.

(EFE)