Article: Church as a sanctuary

A news story for children, which poses questions of right and wrong regarding safety and sanctuary

Throughout history the Church has offered a place of safety to people who face danger.

This happened again in May 2006 when 41 Afghans entered St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin to avoid being departed to Afghanistan where they claim their lives would be in danger. Church officials gave them access to toilet facilities and water, but they began to refuse food and drink.

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