Spirit of slain monks live on at Algerian monastery
1,769 views · Published 6 December 2018 · 1:22 · Indexed 26 September 2026
Channel: AFP News Agency · 2018 · News & Politics
There are no longer Trappist monks at the small abbey in Algeria's Tibhirine made infamous by the slaughter of seven men who served there during the country's brutal civil war. But the memory of the French clergymen, kidnapped and beheaded over two decades ago, remains strong as the Catholic Church prepares to officially beatify them on Saturday.
More from this channel
-
1:04
Gold rush in Niger as hopefuls head to hot spot near capital
-
1:57
A history of UN climate talks
-
0:53
Erdogan says to open 'new page' in Turkey-US ties
-
0:19
Francois Hollande says Britain must pay price for Brexit
-
0:16
EU needs 'serious' UK response' on citizens rights after Brexit
-
0:35
Erdogan rejoins Turkey ruling party after near 3-year absence
-
0:40
Powerful blast targets NATO convoy in Kabul
-
1:00
Morocco fights to save Barbary macaque