Lincoln, Neb., Apr 14, 2017 / 14:51 pm
The Diocese of Lincoln is praying for several pro-life witnesses who were struck, unintentionally, by a vehicle as they were praying outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in the city on Friday afternoon.
"Please join the Diocese of Lincoln, Bishop Conley, and those involved in praying for those who were injured, and for the driver of the vehicle," the Lincoln diocese said in an April 14 statement. "And please join us in praying for a culture of life, an end to abortion, in union with those who were injured today."
The driver of a white pickup "veered to the right when he tried to stop for a vehicle slowing in front of him," the Lincoln Journal Star reports.
Three or four persons were struck by the pickup.
According to the diocese "the roads were quite slick in that area, and traffic was heavy. There is nothing to suggest the accident was intentional. Those who were hit are receiving medical attention now. The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening."
"Bishop Conley, along with other priests who were present, were able to pray with those who were injured." As many as 200 were present at the prayer vigil.
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