Keningau church parish bishop forgives suspect who damaged crucifix, religious icons

KOTA KINABALU: The St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Keningau does not blame the suspect who vandalised the church by desecrating the crucifix and several religious icons on Thursday (July 7), but instead forgives him.

Bishop Datuk Cornelius Piong said forgiveness is part of Christian teachings, and it was better to pray for the suspect for his well-being and for the recovery of his mental health, rather than to punish.