US bishops’ president condemns political violence, calls for prayer following Trump rally shooting
July 13, 2024
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CWN Editor's Note: Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement following the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
The perpetrator and one bystander were killed, and at least three were injured. The former president was shot in his upper right ear, taken to a hospital, and released shortly afterwards.
“Together with my brother bishops, we condemn political violence, and we offer our prayers for President Trump, and those who were killed or injured,” the prelate said. “We also pray for our country and for an end to political violence, which is never a solution to political disagreements.”
“We ask all people of goodwill to join us in praying for peace in our country,” he continued. “Mary, Mother of God and Patroness of the Americas, pray for us.”
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