Earlier version, Sunday 25 October
Patriarch of Jerusalem condemns terrorist attack on St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan
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Patriarch of Greek Orthodox Church and King of Jordan condemn attack on church
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch and King Abdullah II of Jordan condemned a shooting at a church in southern Jordan on October 23, 2026. The attack occurred during a funeral and resulted in at least 7 deaths and 34 injuries.
The leaders stated that the attack would not break national unity or the solidarity between Christian and Muslim believers.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Read it in Tiếng Việt · English · العربية
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- Official source@VaticanNewsThượng phụ Chính thống giáo và Quốc vương Jordan lên án vụ tấn công khủng bố tại nhà thờ
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How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 24, 2:37 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Thượng phụ Chính thống giáo và Quốc vương Jordan lên án vụ tấn công khủng bố tại nhà thờ
- Oct 24, 7:10 AM The Catholic Sun Jordan reels after terrorist attack on church, King vows ‘harshest retaliation’
- Oct 24, 7:10 AM OSV News Jordan reels after terrorist attack on church, King vows ‘harshest retaliation’
- Oct 23, 11:38 PM Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia del Nord العربية “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
- Oct 23, 5:00 PM Abouna Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, World Council of Churches condemn attack on church in Jordan
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