British Catholic bishop calls for end to armed insurrection in Haiti

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – British Catholic Bishop Declan Lang, bishop of Clifton and chair of the church’s International Affairs Department, has expressed his concern at the rapidly deteriorating situation in Haiti.

Around 60 per cent of the country is Catholic and senior clergy there have warned that Haiti is on the brink of civil war, with armed gangs causing chaos on the streets, amidst violence, looting and vital supplies running out.

Earlier this month the Prime Minister and government resigned, to be replaced by a transition council. Bishop Lang called for prayers for justice, peace and the end of suffering of people in Haiti.