Vatican, French bishops decry terror attack in Paris

January 07, 2015

Both the Vatican and the French bishops’ conference have issued statements condemning a terrorist attack on a Parisian publication.

The attack by Islamic terrorists on the office of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine, left at least 12 people dead.

“Nothing can justify such violence,” the French bishops said in a quick response. A Vatican statement agreed that the assault was “abominable because it is both an attack against people as well as against freedom of the press.”

 

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Further information:

• Church condemns 'abominable' attack on people and freedom of the press (Catholic Herald
• Attentat Charlie-Hebdo (French bishops’ conference)