‘Senseless and Diabolical Violence’: Four Nuns Slaughtered in Yemen Retirement Home; Officials Blame Islamic State | TheBlaze.com

‘Senseless and Diabolical Violence’: Four Nuns Slaughtered in Yemen Retirement Home; Officials Blame Islamic State | TheBlaze.com:

"VATICAN CITY (TheBlaze/AP) — 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.”