Several politicians have taken to social media to criticise prayer as a response to the Minneapolis school shooting.
The attack, which took place on 27 August at the Church of the Annunciation in the Windom neighbourhood of Minneapolis during a Mass for the parochial school, left two children aged 8 and 10 dead, and 18 others injured.
In response to the tragedy, various political and religious leaders offered their prayers for the children and the Catholic community. A telegram sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on behalf of the Pope, said that “His Holiness prays for the wounded as well as the first responders, medical personnel and clergy who are caring for them and their loved ones”, and imparted the Pope’s Apostolic Blessing.
