Pope Francis denounces 'unjustifiable violence' in Ecuador

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.

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

Pope Francis condemns 'unjustifiable violence' in Ecuador

In a telegram of condolence over the murder of Ecuadoran presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, Pope Francis expresses his sorrow and calls on ...

Pope condemns ‘unjustifiable’ assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate

History’s first Latin American pope sent a telegram of condolence following the brazen assassination of Villavicencio at a political rally Wednesday in the capital Quito.

Pope condemns assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate

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

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…