• It-Tnejn, il-Papa Franġisku bagħat messaġġ ta’ kondolkanzi wara l-attakk fil-knisja li tinsab fix-Xlokk tan-Niġerja.

    F’dan l-attakk inqatlu minn tal-inqas 11-il pesuna u weġġgħu 18 oħra. L-attakk ġara wara li nies armati fetħu n-nar fuq il-fidili li l-Ħadd kienu miġbura fil-knisja ta’ San Filep f’ Ozubulu, viċin il-belt ta’ Onitsha.


    Hawn taħt tista’ taqra l-messaġġ mibgħut lid-Djoċesi ta’ Nnewi fin-Niġerja.

    The Right Reverend Hilary Paul Odili Okeke

    Bishop of Nnewi

    Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury following the violent attack in Saint Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, His Holiness Pope Francis extends heartfelt condolences to you and to all the faithful of the Diocese of Nnewi, in particular the families of the deceased and all those affected by this tragedy. Upon the entire Diocese, His Holiness willingly invokes the divine blessings of consolation and strength.

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin

    Secretary of State

    Sors: Vatican Radio