Un jeune homme profane l'autel d'une église catholique de Braamfontein

Un jeune homme est entré dans l'église catholique Holy Trinity de Braamfontein le jeudi 14 mai et a détruit son autel en marbre tout en proférant des insultes religieuses. Le père Russell Pollitt SJ a décrit l'attaque comme profondément troublante pour une congrégation qui a longtemps considéré ce lieu comme un refuge. La police a procédé aux constatations sur les lieux alors que les fidèles arrivaient pour la messe de midi.

L'individu, qui serait un Sud-Africain âgé d'une vingtaine ou d'une trentaine d'années et mesurant environ 1,65 mètre, a remonté la nef avant de sauter sur l'autel. Il a fait tomber avec force des archanges en marbre massif avant de ressortir d'un pas rapide. Les images de vidéosurveillance le montrent portant un jean noir, des baskets, un sweat à capuche avec l'inscription "Only Jesus Can", un bonnet orange et un casque audio.

Le père Pollitt a souligné que l'autel visé abrite le tabernacle où sont conservées les hosties consacrées. Il a déclaré que cette attaque avait bouleversé les fidèles et soulevé des questions concernant la sécurité dans une église qui sert la communauté depuis 90 ans. L'homme s'était rendu à l'église deux jours auparavant pour s'asseoir brièvement dans la nef.

Le père Pollitt a récemment critiqué le grand rabbin Warren Goldstein pour ses commentaires sur le pape Léon. Il a insisté sur le fait que les désaccords ne devraient pas conduire à la destruction de biens. La police mène l'enquête, mais aucun motif n'a été confirmé.

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