Muslims joined together in churches across France for a Catholic Mass on Sunday to show support after the killing of a priest.
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Terror Attacks Confound French Authorities with Shifting Tactics and Targets
President François Hollande appealed on Tuesday (July 26) for support from a nation shocked by Islamist militants who slit the throat of an 86-year-old Catholic priest at the altar of his church in a suburb of the northern city of Rouen.
Pope Francis Condemns Slaying of French Priest
Pope Francis condemned the murder of an elderly French priest, calling it a “barbarous killing” as the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the brutal attack at a Catholic Church in northern France.
French Priest’s Murder ‘Horrifies’, But in Africa Alone, Many Church Attacks and Leaders Killed
The 26 July killing of a Catholic priest in his church in St. Etienne du Rouvray, France, once again has pushed jihadist violence into the headlines.
French Clergy Call for Day of Fasting after Priest is Murdered
After a French priest was murdered as he attended mass, French Catholic Bishops are calling for a day of fasting.
After French Priest is Murdered, UK Church Leader Warns it May Be Sign of Things to Come
A senior Church leader in the UK says more killings could come after a Normandy priest’s throat was slit Tuesday morning.
Nice, France: Terrorist Attack Leaves over 80 Dead
A deadly terrorist attack occurred last night in Nice, France. The death toll has reached at least 84 people, including 10 children.
11-Year-Old Boy from Texas among Dead in Nice, France
At least eighty-four died in the attack, including ten children.
Elderly Pair Arrested for Stealing More Than 3,000 Religious Icons from Churches
Two people have been arrested in France for stealing more than 3,000 religious icons from churches.
France Bulldozes Refugees’ Church, Mosque
A church and mosque in France’s “jungle” camp for migrants and refugees have been destroyed, despite authorities’ reportedly promising not to demolish the places of worship.
