Jerusalem: Latin Patriarch, Assembly of Catholic Bishops condemn Beirut and Paris attacks

His Beatitude Fouad Twal, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and Assembly of Catholic Bishops in the Holy Land released a statement on Saturday November 14th, 2015, where they condemned "terrorist attacks committed in past days in Beirut and Paris and the culture of death that kills innocent souls which opposes God's and humans' laws.

Time has come for the world to stand united against terrorism, and to confront the reasons of terrorism such as feelings of oppression, hatred, bad education and fanaticism, with no double-standards. Time has come for unification of forces of good and countries and followers of all religions against violence which hits the world within increased brutality; otherwise it will hit us sooner or later."

The statement added "In this occasion, we express our full solidarity with the French and Lebanese peoples and with the victims of terrorism and their families in Paris and Beirut and worldwide. We pray to the Almighty for healing the wounded and consoling those who are grieving. We pray also for terror preachers and promoters so they backtrack and regret what they do."

Source: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem