” “"In reasserting his firm disapproval of any form of violence, His Holiness wishes that the blood shed by such a faithful disciple of the Gospel may become a seed of hope to build true brotherhood between peoples, in mutual respect of the religious beliefs of everyone". These are the words of Benedict XVI, in the telegram of condolence for the death of sister Leonella Sgorbati, murdered last Sunday in Mogadishu, sent to the mother superior general of the Missionaries of the Consolation, through the cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone. "Informed of the tragic death of sister Leonella Sgorbati, savagely killed in Mogadishu reads the telegram the Supreme Pontiff wishes to send you the expression of his sympathy with your missionary institute as well as with the family of the lamented nun, who served Somali populations with appreciated joy, especially in favour of new lives and medical training".” “
