Cardinal writes to Chief Rabbi to offer prayers and condolences after Mount Meron tragedy

May 1st, 2021

Chief Rabbi with Cardinal Image M Mazur

Source: CCN

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops' Conference, has written to Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to extend the deepest sympathies of the Catholic Community in England and Wales after the Mount Meron tragedy in northern Israel.

More than 45 people were killed and over 150 injured in a stampede that happened after midnight on Thursday at a mass gathering to celebrate the Lag Ba'Omer religious festival.

A national day of mourning has been declared in Israel on Sunday, 2 May.

Cardinal Vincent wrote:

I was deeply saddened by the news of the tragedy that has occurred at Mount Meron.

I would like to assure you of the prayers and condolences of the Catholic Community in England and Wales.

We pray for the eternal repose of all who have died. We extend our deepest sympathy to those who mourn and to all who have been affected in any way by this terrible tragedy.

Yours very sincerely,

Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Archbishop of Westminster

Adverts

We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information.

We Need Your Support

ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community. As our audience increases - so do our costs. We need your help to continue this work.

You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN.