Two masked attackers attacked a church in Istanbul (Turkey) during Sunday services and killed one person, according to Turkish authorities.
According to a statement published on the social network They attacked the church of Santa María in Sariyer district at 11:40 local time. He did not specify what type of weapons were used. not even if anyone else was hurt.
Yerlikaya condemned the attack and said that Authorities are working to capture the attackers. An investigation has been opened.
The Pope expresses his solidarity
Speaking to the public in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis spoke about this attack: “I express my closeness to the community (of the church) in Istanbul, which during mass suffered an armed attack with one dead and some wounded,” said the Holy Pontiff.
2024-01-29 08:56:43
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