Five people, including the priest, two nuns and two parishioners were held by the assailants who raided the church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy on Tuesday.
Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 0-0 draw by English Premier League newcomers Norwich City.
Ashwell Prince's maiden Test century helped South Africa reach 380 for six after the second day of the second Test.
Both hit defiant half-centuries after Zimbabwe slumped to 115 for 7 on day 1 in the second Test against South Africa.
Kolkata Knight Riders would look to usher in a fresh era under new captain Dinesh Karthik with a victory when they open their Indian Premier League campaign against heavyweights Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Kolkata, on Sunday.
South Africa were 340 for 3 in reply to Zimbabwe's first innings total of 54 at close on day 1 in the first Test.
But France coach Jacques Santini singled out Thierry Henry as the new team boss.
The Sri Lanka off-spinner claimed his 528th wicket on the third day of the first Test against South Africa before the visitors closed play at 347 for 7.
Yuvraj Singh is hopeful that he can make a 'meaningful contribution' in India's Champions Trophy title defence during the June 1-18 marquee event in England.
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