Violence overshadows memorial Mass for slain Haitian leader

A priest is telling mourners at a memorial service for slain President Jovenel Moïse that too much blood has been shed in Haiti as authorities warned of more violence ahead of his funeral

CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti -- A priest told mourners at a memorial service Thursday for slain President Jovenel Moïse that too much blood is being shed in Haiti as authorities warned of more violence ahead of his funeral. The Rev. Jean-Gilles Sem spoke to dozens of people wearing white T-shirts emblazoned with Moïse’s picture. “The killings and kidnappings should stop,” he said, noting that poor communities are the most affected. “We’re tired.” The Mass at the cathedral in the northern coastal city of Cap-Haitien was about half-full as officials warned other events planned for later in the day could be canceled amid concerns over violence.