Catholic leaders in Durban condemn Egypt bomb blast
The Catholic Archdiocese of Durban has condemned the attack on a bus carrying Durban worshipers inEgypt yesterday.
Parishioners from Wentworth, Toti and the Bluff were among those on pilgrimage when the vehicle was bombed in Giza.
They had been travelling with Father Mike Foley from St Francis Xavier Catholic Church on the Bluff. Father Brett Williams is the chancellor of the Durban Archdiocese.
"The Archdiocese prays for them and for all those hurt in such violence. We condemn them completely and encourage people to talk and dialogue with one another to resolve issues and difficulties."
Meanwhile, most of the parishioners returned home today. Three people are still receiving treatment in Egypt.
The Department of International Relations said earlier that their spouses have also remained behind.
Eric Apelgren with the International and Governance Relations says three South Africans were hurt and are in hospital in Egypt, and the wife of the one of the injured has also opted to stay behind.
Apelgren says they are arriving in Durban in batches this afternoon.
"They were predominantly Catholic families and couples that were going on a pilgrimage with the local priest. Three are injured and they will remain in hospital in Egypt for a few days. The bulk of the couples arrived this morning and we are looking at co-ordinating the arrival at King Shaka to see whatever support we can give from the municipality and from Durban."
