Violence is a defeat for all, says Pope as he condemns fatal stabbing of MP

The Pope (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

The Pope has condemned recent deadly attacks around the world, including on MP Sir David Amess in Essex, consoling the families of victims and calling violence “a defeat for everyone”.

“Last week various attacks were carried out, for example in Norway, Afghanistan, England, which caused many deaths and injuries,” Francis said, after greeting the public in St Peter’s Square for his customary Sunday remarks and blessings delivered from a window of the Apostolic Palace.