Vatican Very Concerned About Iraqi Attacks On Churches

VATICAN CITY, Aug 1 (AFP) - The Vatican Sunday described as "very worrying" the attacks against Christian churches in Iraq, which a spokesman said was intended to ratchet up tension.
"It is terrible and very worrying because it is the first time that Christian places of worship have been targeted in Iraq," said the Rev. Ciro Benedettini.
These attacks "are all the more worrying in that the Catholic church has always been in the front line for peace," he added.
"It seems that someone wants to increase tension by trying to hit all groups, the churches included."
The attacks, aimed at various Catholic and Orthodox rite communities in Baghdad, Mosul and Kirkuk, killed at least 10 people and injured dozens of others.