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Pope Leo XIV assures prayers for victims of Jordan church attack

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims of a terrorist attack on the St. George Orthodox Church in Hammoudu, Jordan, during the Angelus on Sunday, October 25. The attack occurred on Friday during a Christian funeral.

The death toll from the shooting rose to nine people on Saturday, with approximately 40 others wounded. The Pope expressed closeness to the local community and the country, noting Jordan's reputation for peaceful coexistence and respect between different religions.

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Earlier version, Sunday 25 October

Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with Jordan after attack

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  1. Oct 25, 4:55 AM Vatican News Slovenščina Papež zagotavlja molitev za ubite in ranjene v terorističnem napadu na vernike pravoslavne cerkve sv. Jurija
  2. Oct 25, 4:56 AM Alfa y Omega Español León XIV subraya su cercanía a los cristianos «y a toda» Jordania tras el atentado del viernes
  3. Oct 25, 4:33 AM Aleteia Pope assures closeness to Jordan, as death toll reaches 9

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