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11/03/2009
Pope Condemns 'Abominable' NI Attacks
The Pope has condemned the murders of security service members in Northern Ireland as "abominable acts of terrorism".
Pope Benedict's words came after the killing of two British soldiers at a County Antrim barracks at the weekend, and the execution of police officer on Monday night in the town of Craigavon.
Dissident republican groups the Continuity an Real IRA have claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Today the Pontiff, giving his weekly general audience, said: "I condemn in the strongest terms these abominable acts of terrorism which, apart from desecrating human life, seriously endanger the ongoing peace process in Northern Ireland,
"I ask the Lord that no one will again give in to the horrendous temptation of violence," said His Holiness.
Peace rallies were held across Northern Ireland today in defiance of the recent killings.
Trade unionists joined churches and members of the public to send a clear message to the terrorists that there should be no return to violence.
(PR/JM)
Pope Benedict's words came after the killing of two British soldiers at a County Antrim barracks at the weekend, and the execution of police officer on Monday night in the town of Craigavon.
Dissident republican groups the Continuity an Real IRA have claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Today the Pontiff, giving his weekly general audience, said: "I condemn in the strongest terms these abominable acts of terrorism which, apart from desecrating human life, seriously endanger the ongoing peace process in Northern Ireland,
"I ask the Lord that no one will again give in to the horrendous temptation of violence," said His Holiness.
Peace rallies were held across Northern Ireland today in defiance of the recent killings.
Trade unionists joined churches and members of the public to send a clear message to the terrorists that there should be no return to violence.
(PR/JM)
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