Pope Francis has said he is “deeply saddened” to learn of the “loss of life and injury” in the New Orleans attack.
In a telegram, sent to Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans, the Pope assured the entire city of his “spiritual closeness”.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, secretary of state of Vatican City, said in a statement: “As a pledge of peace and strength in the Lord, the Holy Father sends his blessing.”
New Orleans terror suspect planted two ‘functional’ explosives near site
The suspect in the New Orleans ISIS-inspired terror attack planted two “functional” improvised explosive devices (IED) near the incident site, according to the FBI and two senior law enforcement officials, speaking to NBC.
They say the bombs were made of galvanised pipe with end caps and taped inside two coolers.
Both devices contained nails inside of them and had receivers for remote firing of the devices, according to the officials.
It is not immediately clear whether suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar tried to detonate the devices, if they malfunctioned, or what his plan was with him, they added.
Moment of silence held for victims ahead of Sugar Bowl
Crowds and players stood in silence ahead of the postponed Sugar Bowl to honour the victims of the New Orleans terror attack.
The high-profile college American football game, held in the city’s Caesars Superdrome, was postponed in the wake of the attack.
But the game, between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia, got underway on Thursday.
Before the game, fans, players and marching band members stood in silence for around 20 seconds.
NFL team pay tribute to video producer killed in attack
NFL team the New Orleans Saints have paid tribute to a video producer killed in yesterday’s attack.
In a post on X, they said Matthew Tenedorio was a member of the ASM New Orleans video production team who helped make content for both the Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team.
‘A bright future’
“We remain heartbroken by the tragic events that claimed innocent lives in our city yesterday,” the team wrote on their official X page.
“Among those lost was Matthew Tenedorio, a valued member of the ASM New Orleans video production team.
“Matthew was young, talented and had a bright future.
“Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with the Tenedrio family and everyone affected by this senseless act of terrorism.
“Together, as a city, state, and region, we will come back stronger from this tragedy.”
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