Pope condemns hate after church attack (2)

(see related) (ANSA) - Vatican City, July 26 - Pope Francis has been informed about the attack on a church in Rouen, France, and is praying for the victims, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said on Tuesday. "The pope has been informed and participates in the pain and horror due to this absurd violence, with condemnation of the most radical form of hate and prayer for the people hit (by it)," he said. "It is another terrible piece of news, which unfortunately is added to the series of violence that has already shocked us, creating immense pain and concern. "We are following the situation and await further information to understand what has happened. "We are close to the church in France, to the archdiocese of Rouen, to the community that has been hit and to the French people".