Vatican’s Naturalistic Response to Swiss Tragedy Omits Call to Repentance
Vatican News portal (January 2, 2026) reports on a telegram from antipope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) expressing “closeness” to victims of a fire at “Le Constellation” bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which killed ~40 people and injured 110 during a New Year’s Eve party. The message—written in French and signed by “Cardinal” Pietro Parolin—invokes generic prayers for the dead and injured, entrusts victims to the “Mother of God,” and announces interfaith liturgical gestures with Reformed leaders. The Diocese of Sion and Swiss “Bishops’ Conference” issued similar statements emphasizing human solidarity while organizing ecumenical events.









