Montreal Priest Stabbed While Celebrating Morning Mass at Landmark Oratory

Montreal Priest Stabbed While Celebrating Morning Mass at Landmark Oratory
Police cars surround the St. Joesph's Oratory in Montreal, on March 22, 2019. Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
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MONTREAL—A Catholic priest was stabbed in front of dozens of stunned worshippers as he was celebrating mass Friday morning at Montreal’s St. Joseph’s Oratory.

A 26−year−old man is in custody and was being questioned Friday afternoon by police. They said he will appear in court Saturday to face charges that have yet to be determined, but which could range from assault with a weapon to attempted murder.