VATICAN – Pope Francis: "Our brothers' and sisters' blood is shed only because they are Christians"

Monday, 16 March 2015

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - After the Angelus prayer with the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square, Sunday, March 15, the Holy Father Francis expressed his deep sorrow for the tragic events in Pakistan, invoking the gift of peace. These are his words: "With pain, with much pain, I learned of the terrorist attacks today against two churches in the city Lahore in Pakistan, which have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. These are Christian churches: Christians are being persecuted. Our brothers' and sisters' blood is shed only because they are Christians. As I assure you of my prayers for the victims and their families, I ask the Lord, I beseech the Lord, source of all good, for the gift of peace and harmony to this country.
That this persecution against Christians, which the world tries to hide, might end, and that there be peace". (SL) (Agenzia Fides 16/03/2015)