In shock, the German Bishops Conference and all the faithful are sending you their dismay about the criminal attacks at the civilian and political buildings in your country. With you and with the entire nation we are moaning for the dead and wounded which were claimed by those acts of insanity. "De profundis" – "out from the depth, we call, Lord, to you." Our cries and our silence we put before you Lord. He blesses you and all in this hour of unbelievable pain. In prayer tied to you,

Yours,

Karl Cardinal Lehmann
Bishop of Mainz
President