Catholic Bishops express concern at violent attacks on migrants, racism and divisive political rhetoric
The Irish Catholic Bishops, led by the Primate of All-Ireland Eamon Martin have expressed concern over the racism, violent attacks on migrants and divisive political rhetoric of the past week.
They called for the public to support the PSNI and community leaders as they attempt to deal with the racist disorder in Belfast, and other parts of the North, after a stabbing incident off the Antrim Road on Monday.
Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered this week at Saint Patrick’s, Maynooth, for their summer meeting.
They expressed concern at the attack on Monday and wider violence and disorder in Belfast and in some other areas.
“Reports that the focus of these violent attacks was family homes and businesses of migrants, is all the more disconcerting. The true measure of a just society is one which effectively welcomes newcomers, combats racism and rejects divisive political rhetoric. Bishops call for support for the police and for community leaders across throughout the summer months,” they stated.