Pope appeals to London attackers, terrorists to stop sowing hatred

Published: 2005-07-11

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI urgently appealed to those responsible for the July 7 bombing attacks in London by calling on the perpetrators to stop sowing hatred and terrorism. "I say to you: God loves life, which he created, not death. Stop in the name of God," said the pope. After praying the Angelus July 10, Pope Benedict asked the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for "the people killed, for those wounded and for their loved ones." He then asked: "But let us also pray for the attackers. May the Lord touch their hearts." Pope Benedict asked that there be a conversion of heart in those who "fuel feelings of hatred" and "carry out repugnant terrorist acts."

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