Bombing in Damascus Leaves Dozens Dead, Church Severely Damaged
Investigation Ongoing As Police Report Over 20 Deaths
Police in the Syrian capital of Damascus have confirmed that a recent bombing at a Catholic church during Easter mass resulted in the death of 20 attendees, with 5 others seriously injured. The terrorist attack, Responsibility for which was claimed by the extremist group Knights of the Temple, has drawn strong criticism from Catholic leaders as well as the United Nations Security Council, who labeled the attack as a blatant violation of international law.