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Catholic leaders in Le Havre call for peace
Religious leaders in Le Havre issued a joint statement denouncing the urban violence that occurred on October 17, 2026. The representatives of the city's major religions called for political responses to address the distress of local youth and requested respect and social peace.
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- ReportingViolences urbaines : une déclaration des responsables des cultes du Havre, pour le respect et la paix sociale
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How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 24, 1:19 AM Diocese of Le Havre Français Déclaration des responsables de cultes au Havre
- Oct 24, 8:29 AM La Croix Français Violences urbaines : une déclaration des responsables des cultes du Havre, pour le respect et la paix sociale
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