Orlando Catholic Priest Among Four Killed in Palm Bay Shooting
Orlando Bishop John Noonan issued a statement mourning ‘the tragic loss of these four lives’ and said ‘we pray for the repose of their souls and extend our prayers to their families.’
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Accused Killer Laid on Priest in Form of a Cross After Nebraska Stabbing, Court Filings Say
Washington County Court filing describes situation in parish rectory after the priest called 911 to report a home intruder with a knife.
2 Jesuit Priests Killed in a Church in Mexico
Both priests tried to protect a person who sought refuge in the church while being chased by at least one other man.
Catholics Pray Novena for Young Priest Killed in Congo
The Congolese bishop has announced a diocese-wide novena on Feb. 3-11 with 'a pious intention to recommend the soul of Father Richard Masivi to the mercy of God.'
Catholic Priest’s Murder in France: Recent Priest Killings Worldwide
Priests were killed around the world in 2020 and 2021.
Pope Francis Prays for ‘Witness of Charity,’ Catholic Priest Killed in Italy
Speaking to pilgrims in the Vatican’s San Damaso Courtyard, the pope noted that Fr. Malgesini was killed “by a person in need whom he himself helped, a person with a mental illness.”
Catholic Priest Stabbed to Death in Italy Known for His Care of ‘The Least’
A diocesan statement said “in the face of this tragedy, the Church of Como is clinging to prayer for its priest Fr. Roberto and for the person who struck him to death.”
