News by email Donate

Suggestions

Top Stories

Most Read

Popular Videos

Pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting-3-main_article_image.jpg
Andrew Stein/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP
World News

Archbishop Justin Welby condemns 'hatred' behind deadly synagogue attack

Eight men and three women died in the incident which targeted the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the weekend.

Most Rev Justin Welby said: "We stand together in deep sorrow and prayer with Jewish people everywhere as they mourn the victims of the Pittsburgh attacks.

"Such hatred is found globally and historically and must be resisted globally and eternally."

The victims had been attending a baby naming service when shots were fired. A man has been arrested and charged with 29 offences.

Leading prayers on Sunday in St Peter's Square at the Vatican, the pope said: "In reality, all of us are wounded by this inhuman act of violence

AP Photo/Matt Rourke

The pontiff prayed for God "to help us to extinguish the flames of hatred that develop in our societies, reinforcing the sense of humanity, respect for life and civil and moral values."

The suspect, named as Robert Gregory Bowers, has been charged with 30 offences; eleven counts of criminal homicide, six counts of aggravated assault and 13 counts of ethnic intimidation.

Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP

The incident was described by the leader of the Anti-Defamation League as the deadliest attack on Jews in US history.

US President Donald Trump ordered staff at federal buildings across the United States to lower flags down to half-mast in respect for the victims.

Donald Trump called the shooting an "evil, anti-Semitic attack".

Stay up to date with the latest news stories from a Christian perspective. Sign up to our daily newsletter and receive more stories like this straight to your inbox every morning.

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate