Pray For Burkina Faso | 15 Believers Killed

On Sunday, 25 February 2024, at least 15 believers were killed during morning mass at the Catholic Church in north-eastern Burkina Faso. 

Abbot Jean-Pierre Sawadogo, vicar-general of the Catholic Diocese of Dori, where the attack happened, shared the following in a statement:

“In the morning, at 8 o’ clock, Christians were gathered in the chapel for the Sunday mass. Suddenly, some men arrived on motorcycles. They opened fire on the Christians in the chapel, only targeting the rank of men and shot them all. 13 died on the spot; two were seriously injured. They succumbed to their injuries once transported to the clinic. A little boy who was sitting by his dad’s side was also killed. The only two men who survived were those sitting with the women because they were part of the choir. The [extremists] then got back on their motorcycles, leaving the survivors in shock.”

“In this painful circumstance, we invite you to pray for those who died in faith, for the healing of the wounded, and for the consolidation of grieving hearts,” Sawadogo shared.

Our local partners have shared this additional prayer request: “Please pray for the attackers; pray that they will meet Jesus and repent of these wicked attacks. May this incident not be in vain, and pray that God will use it to grow and strengthen the Church in northern Burkina Faso.”