There’s word this morning that Roman Catholic Bishop Martin Jumoad of the Philippines is telling priests and nuns in his diocese that, no, they may not carry guns to protect themselves.
It sounds funny, sure, but apparently Jumoad (and the priests who made the request) is deadly serious after Father Felimon Libot was ambushed on Oct. 18. The Union of Catholic Asian News has the story here.
Money quote from the bishop: “We are Alter Christus (other Christ) and Jesus, our Lord, would not allow his priests” to arm themselves.
