Bishops’ conferences from Francophone West Africa have pledged solidarity with Christian communities after a spate of Islamist attacks and urged governments and religious leaders to do more to counter “unlooked-for menaces, tragedies and catastrophes.” “Terrorist outrages are sowing desolation and disorder, especially in Christian communities – with hearts full of emotion and sadness, we think... Read More
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