Pope and Patriarch condemn the attack at synagogue


On Wednesday, November 19, 2014, Pope Francis condemned the last violence in Jerusalem during the general audience in the Vatican. Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal joined other religious leaders in a visit to the synagogue.

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At Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Francis addressed the latest round of violence in Jerusalem, the killing of four Jews who were at prayer, one Druze policeman and the two young men who initiated the attack. The Pope said: “I am following with concern the alarming increase in tension in Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land, with unacceptable episodes of violence that do not spare even the places of worship. I assure a special prayer for all the victims of this dramatic situation and for those who suffer most as a result. From the bottom of my heart, I make an appeal to the parties involved to put an end to the spiral of hatred and violence and to make courageous decisions for reconciliation and peace. Building peace is difficult, but living without peace is a torment!”

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Earlier that morning, a group of Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze religious leaders visited the place of the attack in order to offer condolences and condemn the violence. A day earlier, both Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal and Bishop William Shomali had condemned the attack, calling for calm.

 

 

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