Diocese concludes inquiry of French priest’s martyrdom

The Archdiocese of Rouen concluded its sainthood inquiry into the life and death of a French priest who was killed while celebrating Mass. Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen presided over the final session of the diocesan inquiry into the life and martyrdom of Fr Jacques Hamel, Vatican News reported on 9th March. Fr Hamel was... Read More

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July 27, 2017

French priest’s martyrdom a life-changing event, archbishop says

The martyrdom of a French priest killed a year ago while celebrating Mass was an event that “has transformed me as a bishop,” Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen said. Fr Jacques Hamel’s life – “simple and exemplary – questions me as a pastor and shepherd on how to consider the life of priests, on what... Read More

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August 12, 2016

Counter terrorists’ hatred with education and dialogue, cardinal says

Terrorists want to make peace-loving Christians and Muslims believe that it is impossible for them to live side by side; it is up to Christians and Muslims to prove them wrong, said French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran. The cardinal, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, said he was in France on 26th July 26... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Cardinal urges young Catholics not to be discouraged by persecution

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has encouraged young Catholics to explore what the mystery of Christ gives to them as “builders of a better world” and urged them not to be discouraged by those who are persecuted and killed due to their faith. The cardinal spoke to Westminster Diocese’s World Youth Day pilgrims during his homily at... Read More

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August 3, 2016

The Archbishop of Rouen urges forgiveness at the funeral of Fr Jacques Hamel

During yesterday’s funeral Mass for Fr Jacques Hamel, killed a week earlier by men claiming allegiance to Daesh, the Archbishop of Rouen, Dominique Lebrun, stressed the need for forgiveness. “As brutal and unfair and horrible as (Fr) Jacques’ death was, we have to look deep into our hearts to find the light,” he told the... Read More

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August 2, 2016

Catholics urged not to give in to hatred after French priest’s death

While Catholics mourn the senseless killing of a beloved French priest, Church leaders have emphasised that shock and grief over this attack cannot fuel hatred against Muslims or immigrants. “Whoever makes this choice, profanes Christian martyrdom,” said Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad, warning that responding with hatred or increased suspicion is “sacrilegious blasphemy”... Read More

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August 2, 2016

Slain French priest was attack on ‘all of us,’ says imam

Fr Jacques Hamel’s gruesome murder in northern France on 26th July – by men claiming allegiance to Daesh – prompted sorrow and outrage from Muslim leaders around the world. ‘This attack in a place of worship and on innocent worshippers in particular demonstrates that there are no boundaries to the depravity of these murderers,’ wrote... Read More

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July 28, 2016

Cardinal Tagle calls World Youth Day pilgrims to bring love to a divided world

Young people can show the world love through actions of caring and service to others in a world where even priests are not safe while celebrating Mass, said the president of Caritas Internationalis. “We need love,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, told about 150 World Youth Day pilgrims gathered in St Joseph Church... Read More

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July 26, 2016

Pope Francis ‘horrified’ by killing of Fr Jacques Hamel in Rouen church

Pope Francis is horrified and shocked by an attack in a church in Rouen, in northern France, where 84-year-old priest Fr Jacques Hamel was slain and another hostage was seriously wounded. A statement released by Fr Federico Lombardi, Director of the Holy See Press Office said: “we are particularly shocked because this horrible violence took... Read More

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