Bishop Joseph Akonga Essomba, has accused gay priests of killing Bishop Bala. According to the Washington Blade, Bishop Joseph Akonga Essomba of the Catholic Diocese of Bafia on August 4, made the comment during a homily he gave in memory of Bishop Jean Marie Benoit Bala.
“The bishop was killed because he stood up against homosexuals in the church and the priesthood,” Bishop Essomba, reportedly said.
Going by the news report, Bishop Essomba lambasts front row runners in church insinuating that they killed the bishop. Hear him; “Shame to all those people in black suits and black spectacles always sitting in the front rows of the church.”
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| Bishop Bala Was Killed Because He Stood Up Against Homosexuals Says Catholic Bishop |
For his part, Bishop Andrew Nkea of the Catholic Diocese of Mamfe had earlier told Crux, a Catholic news site that the same reasons for which Christ was crucified apply to the killing of the bishop. “He was killed because he stood for the truth. Any pastor, any bishop, any priest who stands for the truth should be ready to face the sword. It’s a beautiful way to die.”
Balla was declared missing when he disappeared from his home on the night of May 31. The late 58-year-old prelate’s body was found on June 2 floating in the Sanaga River, just four miles from where his car was discovered on a bridge. Since his death, there have been allegations as to how he was killed with the police alleging suicide. Bishop Bala Was Killed Because He Stood Up Against Homosexuals Says Catholic Bishop
