Churches told to bolster security after ISIS murder of Normandy priest

‘Churches must review their security to deter terrorist attacks, the British Home Office has told religious leaders, as it made £2.4 million (US$3.1 million) available to strengthen protective measures in places of worship.
The call follows the latest terrorist attack in France on Tuesday, in which a Catholic priest was reportedly beheaded in front of his congregation in a Normandy suburb by two self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) “soldiers.”
However, calls for armed security personnel outside churches were strongly rejected by religious leaders, who believe the sanctuaries should remain public and accessible venues for all.’
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