Pope Condemns Sri Lanka Easter Attacks As 'such Cruel Violence'

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Sun, 04/21/2019 - 3:38am

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned attacks that killed at least 138 people in three churches and four hotels in Sri Lanka as "such cruel violence" and said he was close to the Christian community, hit while celebrating Easter.

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Pope Condemns Sri Lanka Easter Attacks As 'such Cruel Violence'

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