OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Church Leader Calls for Prayers for Victims of Boston Marathon Bombings

Matthew P. Gill, the Prophet, Seer and Revelator of the Latter Day Church of Jesus Christ, has released the following statement:

"I am distressed to hear the news coming out of Boston, Massachusetts tonight of the bombings during the Marathon, which have resulted in deaths and injuries. The thoughts and prayers of myself, my family and the entire Church are with those who were injured and with the families of those who lost loved ones in this horrific attack. May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, be with them all."