"These baptized are martyrs. They have not betrayed the Gospel," - Cardinal Sarah.

“There is no question that members of Congress offer their condolences but do little else because they are in the pocket of the National Rifle Association. But their thoughts and prayers are useless without good works,” the Franciscans said in a statement.

Delight in Co Mayo as missionary Fr Billy Sheridan SMA, who was kidnapped north-west Nigeria, released unhurt.