Last week I mentioned the murder of Pakistan's Minister of Minority Affairs,
Shahbaz Bhatti, a Catholic who had spoken out strongly against the country's so-called anti-blasphemy laws. These "laws" are often applied unjustly against Christians and other religious minorities simply for practicing their faith. During the Angeles on Sunday afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI praised this courageous man to the crowd assembled in St. Peter's Square. Shahbaz Bhatti gave his life while supporting and protecting Pakistan's oppressed and persecuted minorities. The following is a video of the Holy Father's comments:
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