49 people lost their lives and 78 were injured in the attack
LAHORE: The National Commission for Justice and Peace, a rights-based organisation of Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference, strongly condemns the tragic bombing on Coptic churches in Egypt on Palm Sunday. As per the reports Isis has claimed responsibility for these attacks in which 49 people lost their lives and 78 were injured.
The chairperson of the said commission, national director and executive director said in a joint statement that ‘killing innocent people on the basis of their faith is unacceptable. The Church around the world stands in solidarity with our Egyptian brothers and sisters in this hour of need and pray that the government may bring the perpetrators to justice.’
They expressed their grief on this tragic event causing bereavement in different parts of the world. While extending their condolences they prayed for the peace and harmony in the world and above all for the safety of Christians in Egypt. They also prayed for the families of the victims and wished them a speedy recovery.
Cecil Chaudhry
Published in The Express Tribune, April 13th, 2017.
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