"An unambiguous condemnation" of the terrorist attacks of last night in Mumbai, defined as "one of the most devastating human tragedies of these last years", is expressed by the Catholic bishops of the Indian Bishops Conference (Cbci) in an official release issued just a short while ago. The Indian Bishops, through their spokesman, father Babu Joseph, "pray for the repose of the victims’ souls" and wish "the injured people may recover soon". The bishops mention in particular "those who are still held hostages, that they may be released as soon as possible". On behalf of cardinal Varkey Vithayathil, president of the Indian Bishops Conference, archbishop Stanislaus Fernandes, secretary general of Cbci, also expresses "deep sympathy" and "serious concern for this tragedy". (continued)” “
