Pope Francis offered prayers Sunday for those who lost their lives during last week's siege at the U.S. Capitol and urged Americans to shun violence, seek reconciliation and "protect democratic values," according to reports. "I extend an affectionate greeting to the people of the United States of America, shaken by the recent siege of Congress," Francis said on Sunday in remarks delivered from inside the Apostolic Palace, instead of from a window overlooking St.
Peter's Square due to the pandemic. "I pray for those who lost their lives, five lost in those dramatic moments." "I reaffirm that violence is always self-destructive.
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