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In Syria, a church commemorated victims of a June suicide attack that killed 25, with many recalling the heroism of congregants who thwarted the bomber, amidst ongoing sectarian violence and fears for the future of Christian communities in the country.
A man drove into a Michigan church, opened fire, and set it ablaze, killing four and injuring eight before being shot by police; bodycam footage shows the officers' rapid response and confrontation with the suspect.
A Utah Mormon man has raised over $330,000 on GiveSendGo for the family of a suspect involved in a church attack in Michigan, seen by many as an act of Christ-like forgiveness, despite the tragic violence that resulted in two deaths and injuries.
A woman inside a Michigan church during a shooting incident forgave the gunman after making eye contact and sensing his pain, while the shooter, Thomas Sanford, attacked the church due to personal frustrations and expressed hatred towards the Mormon church. The attack resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, with Sanford killed by police. The woman’s act of compassion is seen as a moment of profound forgiveness amid tragedy.
Family and friends of victims of a church attack in Grand Blanc have launched online fundraisers to support those affected, including a goal surpassed within hours for Benjamin Phelps and a separate fundraiser for a victim's widow, as authorities investigate the incident involving a former Marine who attacked the church, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the deadly attack on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 40 Christians were killed, and called for efforts to prevent such violence, praying for the victims and persecuted Christians worldwide.
Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over a deadly attack on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where nearly 40 people were killed by rebels, and called for the blood of the martyrs to inspire peace and reconciliation in the region.
At least 21 people were killed in an attack by Islamic State-backed rebels at a church in eastern Congo, with the attack involving shootings and arson, highlighting ongoing violence by the Allied Democratic Force in the region.
An Israeli shell struck Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church, killing three and injuring ten, prompting condemnation from international faith leaders and a visit from top Christian figures. Israel called the strike accidental, and the incident is under review, amid growing global calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Benjamin Netanyahu called Pope Leo to address the fallout from an Israeli attack on a Gaza church that killed three Palestinians, amid international criticism and US pressure for an investigation, as Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza following Hamas's attack on Israel.
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 27 people, including three at the Holy Family Church, which Pope Francis had spoken at. The attack drew condemnation from the church and international leaders, as ceasefire negotiations continue amid ongoing conflict and civilian suffering.
An Israeli strike on Gaza's Holy Family church killed three people, including a parish priest who was a close confidant of Pope Francis, and injured others amid ongoing conflict, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians and religious sites in Gaza.
Israeli forces attacked a Catholic church in Gaza, killing at least two people and injuring several others, amid ongoing violence in the region. The attack is part of broader escalations including Israeli strikes in Syria, settler violence in the West Bank, and political tensions over religious sites. The conflict has resulted in numerous casualties and international condemnation, with protests and political debates continuing worldwide.
A strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza injured several, including parish priest Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, and damaged the only Catholic church in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, with Italy blaming Israel for the attack. The church has been a significant spiritual refuge during the Gaza war, which has resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties and ongoing hostages.
Several Palestinians and a priest were wounded when IDF forces attacked the Holy Family Church in Gaza City amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with additional reports of casualties and military actions in the region. The incident highlights the escalating violence and international reactions to the conflict.