The Vatican on Sunday condemned what it called “terrorist” attacks on Christians in Nigeria Which claimed around 16 lives and called for restraint against a cycle of violence.
“The new terrorist attacks in Nigeria at Christian celebrations are horrible and despicable acts,” Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said.
“We must be close to victims and communities that suffer just as they are peacefully celebrating a faith that wants love and peace for all,” he said.
“We must encourage the whole population…. not to give in to the temptation to fall into the vicious circle of homicidal hatred,” he added.
Attackers armed with bombs and guns opened fire at church services in a Bayero University Kano on Sunday, killing around 16 people.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
