Pope Francis on Sunday decried the killing of two Catholic priests and 17 other worshippers in Benue State by Fulani herdsmen last week Tuesday, Associated Press reports.
The Pope reportedly spoke concerning the killings in Nigeria during his remarks to the public in St. Peter’s Square.
The pontiff said,
“The pontiff prayed that Nigeria’s Christian community find harmony and peace.”
Recall that suspected herdsmen, last week Tuesday attacked Ayar Mbalom village in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.
The assailants reportedly burnt over 35 houses killed 19 people including two Catholic priests; Rev Fathers Gor Joseph, Felix.
