Christian Easter celebrations targeted in Pakistan suicide bombing

Last updated on: March 27, 2016 at 8:15 pm by CNA Daily News

Christian Easter celebrations targeted in Pakistan suicide bombing 2016-03-27T20:15:00+00:00 CNA Daily News

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Lahore, Pakistan, Mar 27, 2016 / 02:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A crowded park in Lahore, Pakistan where Christian families were celebrating Easter Sunday was the site of an apparent suicide bombing that left at least 65 dead and 300 wounded.

Many women and children were among those killed and injured, reports said.

A local branch of the Taliban claimed responsibility for the March 27 attack at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park.

Lahore’s top administration official, Muhammad Usman, told AFP that the death toll had reached 65, with the army’s rescue operation continuing.

In addition, more than 300 people were wounded, according to the Associated Press.

Local officials said the attack appeared to be a suicide bombing, which took place near children’s rides at the park.

Several Catholic leaders responded to news of the attack with calls for prayer.

As we celebrate Christ's victory over death, pray for those killed and wounded in #Pakistan today. Have mercy, O God.

— James D Conley (@bishop_conley) March 27, 2016

Our prayers are with the people of #Pakistan today. On this Easter, we pray fervently for the Lord's peace throughout our world.

— Bridgeport Diocese (@Diobpt) March 27, 2016

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