"Sydney Church Bishop Forgives Attacker in Stabbing Incident"
TL;DR
Assyrian church bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, who was stabbed during a service in Sydney, forgives his attacker and urges his congregation to remain calm and respect the law. The attack, deemed a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism, has led to riots and a teenager being arrested and charged. The city is in shock and grief, with a candlelight vigil planned and businesses expected to resume trade after a knife attack at a shopping center near Bondi beach that killed six people.
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- Stabbed Sydney Assyrian church bishop says he forgives attacker Reuters
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- Mar Mari Emmanuel healing fast after stabbing, forgives attacker The Jerusalem Post
- Sydney mall stabbing: Police probe why attacker targeted women The Associated Press
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