Catholic Church condemns killings in recent election-related protests in Tanzania

The Catholic Church in Tanzania on Monday condemned the killing of protesters in the country’s recent election-related demonstrations.

During a funeral service in Dar es Salaam, Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi said there was an urgent need for healing, saying punishment for protests was “not to shoot and kill”.

Church leaders have called for continued prayers and national reflection, warning that there can be no peace without…