
Pope Francis of the Vatican has prayed for victims of violent protests in the west African nation of Gabon, calling attention to what he described as a "grave political crisis" in the former French colony, ABC News reported on Sunday.
In remarks to the faithful in St. Peter's Square, Francis on Sunday also encouraged the Gabonese people, particularly Catholics, to be "builders of peace while respecting legality, dialogue and brotherhood."
Gabon was marked by violent protests after the results of an Aug. 27 presidential election were announced.
The opposition candidate mounted a legal challenge, accusing the incumbent leader of fraud.
Francis said he supports an appeal by Gabon's bishops for all sides to renounce violence.
Source: MENA
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