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Francis (Latin: Franciscus PP.), until his election Jorge Mario Bergoglio - Pope of Rome since March 13, today called for the rejection of violence and respect for life, mourning those who died in the "senseless shooting" during the Independence Day parade in Chicago , the Associated Press reported.

In a condolence cable to the archbishop of Chicago, Francis said he was praying for the six killed Monday and for "healing and comfort for the wounded and bereaved."

Quoting the Bible, Pope Francis

Francis (Latin: Franciscus PP.), until his election Jorge Mario Bergoglio - Pope of Rome on March 13 called on all to "reject violence in all its forms and respect life in all its stages".

The telegram to Cardinal Blaise Supic was signed by Francis' secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

A gunman on a rooftop in Chicago's Highland Park neighborhood opened fire on crowds gathered to watch the parade, killing six people and wounding 30. Police have detained a suspect but have not said what they believe was a motive for the shooting.

A shooting in Chicago at a 4th of July parade left 5 dead, 16 injured

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