VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the sixth anniversary of the beheading of 21 Christians on a beach in Libya, Pope Francis said they gave witness to Christ through their martyrdom. “And these men bore witness to Jesus Christ. Among those participating in the online event to commemorate the anniversary were Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury. “I thank you, 21 saints, Christian saints of all confessions, for your witness,” the pope added. “And I thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for being so close to your people, for not forgetting them.”

Source: Libya Today February 16, 2021 14:26 UTC