French Bishops Appeal for Calm As Riots and Looting Sweep France
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ewtnnews.comFrench Bishops Appeal for Calm As Riots and Looting Sweep France
France’s bishops appealed for an end to violence after a weekend of riots in which several buildings burned, shops were looted nationwide, and a Lyon interreligious peace march was postponed.
French bishops condemn 'unacceptable violence' as riots sweep nation - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper
France's bishops condemned "unacceptable violence" that "gripped" the country over the Oct. 17-18 weekend, saying the scenes of rioting "plunged the country into shock, fear, and despair, raising numerous questions about the root causes of this crisis," the bishops wrote in their Oct. 19 statement.
Bishops denounce looting, attacks on security forces and vandalism against public and religious buildings, and call for a return to dialogue
The French Bishops' Conference (CEF) declared the violence during the Yellow Vest protests on October 17 unacceptable. The statement noted that law enforcement officers were injured, shops were looted, and at least 3,000 shops were damaged.
French bishops appealed for the end of violence after a weekend of riots in which public buildings were burned down and shops were looted throughout the country.
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