Slain cabinet minister’s brother forgives assassins

April 07, 2011

The brother of the Pakistani Catholic cabinet minister who was assassinated for his opposition to the nation’s blasphemy law says that he and other family members have forgiven the assassins.

“Our faith teaches us to do this,” said Paul Bhatti at a conference in Rome. “Our brother Shahbaz was a Christian, and the Christian faith tells us to forgive.”

 

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Further information:

• Brother of slain Pakistani minister says he forgives murderers (CNS)
• Walking in his brother’s shoes (Vatican Radio)
• Support my work on behalf of minorities in the footsteps of Shabbaz, says Paul Bhatti (AsiaNews)
• Prelates in Pakistan, Rome hail Bhatti 'authentic martyr' (CWN, 3/7)