Pope Leo mourns those killed in attack on Catholic church by ISIS-backed rebels

Published July 29, 2025 3:56am ET



Pope Leo XIV mourned those killed in the violent attack on a Catholic church in the Congo on Sunday by Islamic State-backed rebels. 

The pontiff expressed sympathy and regret over the murders and wished for peace in the region. The attack left 43 people dead, according to a United Nations representative.

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