AdvertisementA Greek Orthodox priest is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot by an attacker carrying a sawn-off hunting rifle in the French city of Lyon. A Greek Orthodox priest has been shot and severely wounded by an attacker in the French city of Lyon. Following the attack, French Prime Minister Jean Castex said: 'This is a very serious incident. French President Emmanuel Macron immediately declared France 'under attack' following disturbing incidents related to extremists targeting Christians. Fury against French President Emmanuel Macron continues to rage across the Muslim world as protests were held today in India, Pakistan and Iraq over the premier's stance on Charlie Hebdo cartoons.

Source: Daily Mail October 31, 2020 16:32 UTC