Pope calls Las Vegas shooting a "senseless tragedy"

VATICAN CITY, 2 October 2017- Pope Francis has called the killing of more than 50 people by a gunman in Las Vegas a "senseless tragedy".

"Deeply saddened to learn of the shooting in Las Vegas, Pope Francis sends the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all those affected by this senseless tragedy," said a message sent to the Roman Catholic bishop of the Nevada city on Monday.