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Bloody Attack on Church in Burkina Faso

This Is Beirut, 2024-02-25 19:42 - Reading : less than a minute

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At least 15 civilians were killed and two others injured during a "terrorist" attack on a Catholic church during Sunday mass in northern Burkina Faso, a senior church official said. "We bring to your attention a terrorist attack which the Catholic community of Essakane village was the victim of today, February 25, while they were gathered for ...

Pope Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza in Christmas Message

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-25 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Francis on Monday deplored the desperate humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and the freeing of hostages in his Christmas message. "My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack on 7 October, and I reiterate my urgent appeal for the liberation of those still being held hostage," ...

Jerusalem Church Leaders Justify Meeting Herzog After Criticism

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-23 18:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Church leaders in Jerusalem replied to critics regarding a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog amid fighting in Gaza in a statement published on Saturday, December 17. During this meeting, they reportedly insisted on "the universal position of the Church calling for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza" to the Israeli leader. Jerusalem's church ...

Deadly Bomb Attack on Catholic Mass in Philippines

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-03 21:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On December 3rd, a bomb attack during a Catholic mass in the Philippines killed at least four people and injured dozens. President Ferdinand Marcos attributed the attack to “foreign terrorists,” while security officials suggested it might be a retaliatory act for recent military operations against Islamist militant groups. At least four ...

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