ROME. The Catholic Bishops of the United States declared “unity” in the church in Nigeria, condemning the latest deadly attack on Christians.
In a statement published Wednesday on the website of the Conference of Bishops (USCCB), St. at least 50 people died.
On behalf of the Bishops, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, Chair of the International Committee for Justice and Peace, said: “He reaffirmed his solidarity with the Church in Nigeria behind the ongoing violence that has engulfed Nigerians, and particularly the Church. “
Bishop Malloy also called for those responsible for recent violence against Christians to be brought to “quick justice”.
“Unfortunately, Nigeria has gotten too used to this increased violence,” the bishop said. “In addition to the appalling loss of life, this attack is a disturbing development as it took place in the far south of Nigeria, in a place where until now such bloodshed was virtually unknown.”
Malloy also noted that just three weeks ago, “a young Christian student was accused of blasphemy and brutally murdered by fellow students” and that “riots broke out against several buildings of the church” when police arrested the two lynching suspects.
The Bishop reiterated the United States Bishops’ continued support for the Church in Nigeria “to ensure peace between shepherds and farmers and to ensure reliable and transparent elections”, particularly in the face of terrorist attacks by Boko Haram and armed groups.
“We join our Holy Father, Pope Francis, to dedicate the souls of the dead to God’s loving mercy and to pray for divine healing and comfort to the bereaved,” he said, vowing to “continue support for our brothers and sisters.” ”Churches in Nigeria.
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