"Violence Against Catholics Escalates in Burkina Faso"
TL;DR
At least 15 Catholics were killed in a terrorist attack during Mass in the village of Essakane, Burkina Faso. The attack is the latest in a series of atrocities blamed on Islamist terrorist groups in the Sahel region, leading to the displacement of millions of people. Bishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré expressed solidarity with Catholics who fear attending Mass due to jihadist attacks, and called for prayers for peace and security in the West African nation.
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- Pope condemns bloodshed in Burkina Faso and calls for peace Vatican News - English
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