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June 12, 2023

Heroic Catholic pilgrim protects children in France knife attack

A woman pays her respects in front of messages and floral tributes at the children's playground in Annecy, France, June 9, 2023, the day after after four children and two elderly adults were injured in a knife attacks at Le Paquier park. French media hailed a Catholic pilgrim as "the hero with a backpack" after he was shown in a video using his two backpacks to block the assailant and then charging after him. Police shot and wounded the assailant before he was finally apprehended. The injured children ranged in age from 22 months to 3 years old.

The British girl whose injuries were "life-threatening" after a stabbing attack on the playground in Annecy, France, was awake and recovering, France's President Emmanuel Macron confirmed June 9. He said the condition of the children who were attacked while playing with their parents in Le Paquier park is "heading in the right direction."

Published in International
February 4, 2020

Terrorist attack in London condemned by local bishop

Police walk near along a London street Feb. 3, 2020, following the terror attack in the city believed to be orchestrated by Sudesh Amman, 20, who was shot dead by armed police following what police declared a terrorist-related incident.

LONDON -- An archbishop has called a terrorist attack in London in which three people were stabbed "saddening and shocking."

Published in International
June 28, 2017

Mexican priest moved to intermediate care after stabbing attack

Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was injured in a knife attack at Mexico City Cathedral May 15, has been transferred from intensive care to the Intermediate Care Area of Angeles Mocel Hospital in Mexico City, says the Archdiocese of Mexico June 20.

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was stabbed May 15 at the Mexico City Cathedral, left intensive care and was transferred to the Intermediate Care Area of Angeles Mocel Hospital in Mexico City, according to a June 20 statement by the Archdiocese of Mexico.

Published in International