At Rimini Meeting, 'Sisters in Sorrow' Share Stories of Loss and Friendship

At the Rimini Meeting, two women, Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche, shared their profound experiences of loss and found an unlikely bond. Hamel lost her brother, Father Jacques, who was murdered during a church service in 2016. Kermiche lost her son, who was one of the attackers in a terrorist incident.

Despite their vastly different connections to tragedy, the two women have become close friends, calling themselves "sisters in sorrow." Their meeting at the event, themed "Pain, Friendship, Hope," offered a platform for them to share their stories and the immense suffering they have endured.

Bernhard Scholz, president of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples Foundation, introduced their session. The event was streamed live on August 21st, providing a wider audience with the opportunity to hear their powerful testimonies. Their encounter underscores the possibility of finding connection and solace even in the face of unimaginable pain.