Philippine bishops warn of ‘impending’ terrorist retaliation

May 05, 2011

Bishops on the island of Mindanao are warning of the danger of terrorist attacks in response to the killing of al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden.

“We are really worried [about] the impending retaliation,” said Bishop Martin Jumoad of Isabela, who earlier in the week welcomed the death of bin Laden as a “triumph of good over evil.”

 

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Further information:

• Bishops in Mindanao worried of 'impending' terror attacks (Philippine Star)
• Prelates welcome, regret news of Osama bin Laden’s death (CWN, 5/2)