Pope shocked by murderous attack in Yemen that killed 4 nuns
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Vatican says Pope Francis was "shocked and profoundly saddened" by a murderous attack at a home for the elderly in southern Yemen that killed 16 people, including four nuns.
The Vatican secretary of state said in a condolence message on Saturday that the pontiff "prays that this pointless slaughter will awaken consciences, lead to a change of heart, and inspire all parties to lay down their arms."
Officials and witnesses in Yemen said gunmen on Friday stormed a retirement home run by a charity established by Mother Teresa, moving room to room handcuffing the victims before shooting them in the head.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The pope sent prayers for the dead and expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by this "this act of senseless and diabolical violence."