
A Washington state priest whose assault was captured on a church livestream during a service devoted to healing said he did not know his attacker and had never seen him before. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The Rev. David Gaines of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane said Thursday that the attacker was brought to the service by people who had taken him off the street and believed he could “find some healing from whatever he’s struggling with.
Main Idea: Rev. David Gaines of Our Lady of Lourdes said he was attacked during a healing service in Spokane by a man he did not know, and he suffered only minor injuries.
Key Points:
The attack can make worshippers and local communities feel less safe at churches and other public gatherings.
The quick restraint by parishioners and security shows how churches can protect people and limit harm.
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The Spokane church where the assault happened and the central setting/institution in the article.
The priest attacked during the church service and the main quoted subject of the story.
Police are mentioned for arresting and describing the suspect, though they are not the story’s main focus.
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