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Pope condemns heinous Christian massacre in the Congo

Pope Leo XIV has condemned a major attack on Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN says the latest attack has seen at least 49 dead while worshipping in the Eastern town of Komanda. The attack was carried out by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, a group with links to the Islamic State, with roots in Uganda. The rebels carried out the attack in a church, then burnt nearby homes and shops. Reports say nine children were among the dead, and several villagers were abducted. The Pope called the victims “martyrs” before calling for reconciliation. “May the blood of these martyrs become a seed of peace, reconciliation, fraternity, and love for the Congolese people,” Pope Leo said Joining the Pope's condemnation was the UN's Stabilization Mission in the DRC, MONUSCO. “Deep outrage at these heinous acts of violence, which constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law and infringements on human rights,” MONUSCO said.