Gunmen in Burkina Faso stormed a Catholic church Sunday killing 15 worshippers and leaving two in critical condition, according to a senior church official.
The vicar general of the Catholic Diocese of Dori, Jean-Pierre Sawadogo, called it a jihadist “terrorist” attack. He also asked for prayer for “those who continue to wreak death and desolation in our country.”
“In this painful circumstance, we invite you to pray for the rest in God for those who have died in faith, for the healing of the wounded and … for the conversion of those who continue to sow death and desolation in our country,” Sawadogo said in a statement.
“May our efforts of penance and prayer during this blessed season of Lent obtain peace and security for our country, Burkina Faso,” he added.
The attack took place in the Essakane village which borders Mali and Niger.
So far, no group has claimed responsibility.
As CBN News has reported, Islamic militants have continually attacked the area, especially churches.
The recent attacks are the latest in a series of atrocities linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State in the Sahel region, Catholic News Agency reports.
The government has little control as jihadist groups fight to
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