Churches attacked following Pope comments

Palestinians wielding guns, firebombs and lighter fluid attacked four churches in the West Bank town of Nablus on today, while gunmen opened fire at a fifth in Gaza, following remarks by Pope Benedict XVI that many Muslims view as disparaging.

No injuries were reported in any of the attacks, which left church doors charred and outer walls pocked by bullet holes and scorched by firebombs. Churches of various denominations were targeted.