Pope Benedict XVI deplored on Sunday the ‘absurd violence’ against Christians after attacks on churches in Nigeria and the Philippines over the Christmas holiday. ‘It was with great sadness that I learnt about the attack on a Catholic Church in the Philippines during the celebrations for Christmas and also against Christian churches in Nigeria,’ the Pope said. ‘The earth is once again stained with blood as we have seen in other parts of the world,’ Benedict added in his Angelus address at The Vatican, as he offered his condolences to the victims of the ‘absurd violence’.

Pray:for the protection of believers across the world as they face violence and attacks on their faith. (2Tim.4:18)

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