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Pope Francis denounces 'unjustifiable violence' in Ecuador

Pope Francis has condemned the assassination of Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio and called for an end to political violence in the country.
Villavicencio was shot and killed at a campaign event less than two weeks before the Aug. 20 election.
Six suspects, all Colombian nationals, have been arrested in connection with the assassination, and police are investigating the possible involvement of a notorious Ecuadorian drug kingpin.

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Reuters

Pope urges end to political violence in Ecuador

Pope Francis has condemned the assassination of Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio and called for an end to political violence in the South American country.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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Malay Mail

Pope urges end to political violence in Ecuador

VATICAN CITY, Aug 12 — Pope Francis has condemned the assassination of Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio and called for an end to political violence in the South American country. Villavicencio, a former lawmaker and crusading anti-corruption journalist, was gunned down as he left a campaign event on Wednesday, less than two weeks before the August 20 election. “In the face of the suffering caused by unjustifiable violence…

4 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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UPI

Pope Francis denounces 'unjustifiable violence' in Ecuador

Pope Francis on Saturday condemned 'unjustifiable violence' in Ecuador after this week's assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

Pope condemns 'unjustifiable violence' in Ecuador

Francis calls on Ecuadorian political leaders, citizens to come together for peace effort after murder of Fernando Villavicencio - Anadolu Ajansı

4 months ago·Turkey

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Euronews

Pope condemns assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate

Several Colombians have been arrested in connection with the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.

4 months ago·France

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WTVB

Pope urges end to political violence in Ecuador

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis has condemned the assassination of Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio and called for an end to political violence in the South American country. Villavicencio, a former lawmaker and crusading anti-corruption journalist, was gunned down as he left a campaign event on Wednesday, less than two weeks before the Aug. 20 election. "In the face of the suffering caused by unjustifiable viol…

4 months ago

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