A Catholic priest has been killed in Syria, it has been confirmed by the
official Vatican news agency.
Franciscan Father Francois Murad died after fighters
linked to the jihadist group Jabhat al-Nusra attacked the monastery he was
staying at, local sources say.
Catholic Online links to amateur footage purporting to show the 49-year-old's horrific death and claims: "The Vatican is confirming the death by beheading of Franciscan Father, Francois Murad, who was martyred by Syrian jihadists on June 23." Huff Post.
Catholic Online links to amateur footage purporting to show the 49-year-old's horrific death and claims: "The Vatican is confirming the death by beheading of Franciscan Father, Francois Murad, who was martyred by Syrian jihadists on June 23." Huff Post.
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