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Pope Leo denounces terrorist attack on Mar Elias church in Damascus as a heinous act

Published: 2025/06/25 5:15 PM
Updated: 2025/12/31 3:48 PM
Pope Leo denounces terrorist attack on Mar Elias church in Damascus as a heinous act

Rome, SANA- Pope Leo XIV described the terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Al-Douweila area of Damascus, which killed 25 people and injured 63, as a “vile”.

During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Wednesday, the Pope expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and his hope for a speedy recovery for the injured.

The Pope pointed out that this tragic event requires the international community to continue supporting Syria to achieve peace and stability.

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