Francois Murad, Catholic Priest 'Beheaded By Jihadist Fighters In Syria'

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Huffington Post UK | By Sara C Nelson
Posted: 01/07/2013 09:25 BST | Updated: 01/07/2013 10:59 BST

A Catholic priest has been killed in Syria, it has been confirmed by the official Vatican news agency.

Franciscan Father Francois Murad is said to have died after fighters from jihadist group Jabhat al-Nusra attacked the monastery he was staying at, local sources say.

Catholic Online links to amateur footage purporting to show the 49-year-old's horrific death and reports: "The Vatican is confirming the death by beheading of Franciscan Father, Francois Murad, who was martyred by Syrian jihadists on June 23."

It shows a man the channel understands is the priest, sitting cross-legged with his hands apparently bound, alongside two other men while fighters surround them chanting “Allah Akbar” (God is great).

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/07/01/francois-murad-catholic-priest-beheaded-jihadist-fighters-syria-_n_3527372.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

Horrible.

Here's the Vatican report.

http://www.news.va/en/news/asiasyria-a-catholic-priest-killed-bishop-hindo-he

Here's the Catholic Online report with EXTREMELY GRAPHIC video.

http://catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=51537

Requiescat in pace.

[IrishAyes]

1. Jesus wept.

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2. There was a later report that he was killed but was not one of those beheaded.

Small consolation.

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3. Other report, from last year, with other links

NATO and Saudi supported Free Syrian Army democracy warriors are attacking and killing Christians in Syria. Reports indicate that various Christian denominations are special targets for kidnapping, violence and intimidation.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/What-happens-when-they-sta-by-Michael-Collins-120827-751.html