Nuncio attacks savagery of terrorists

The papal nuncio to the United Nations last week stressed the religious rejection of the “utter savagery” of terrorism, CNA reports.

“Genuine religious faith is a source of unity and strength against fundamentalist terrorism and encourages individuals and societies to opt for non-violent means to air grievances and obtain justice,” Archbishop Bernardito Auza told a UN committee discussing anti-terrorism measures on 14 October. “In the last year, we have witnessed a dramatic evolution of terrorist activities into forms of utter savagery never seen before, beheadings, crucifixions ... all transmitted live to the horror of us all.”