Indian Catholics still pray for release of Salesian kidnapped in Yemen

A year after an Indian priest was abducted by suspected Islamic militants in Yemen, Catholics in his home state of Kerala are still praying for his release, reported ucanews.com. Salesian Fr Tom Uzhunnalil was taken by a group of armed men who stormed a home for the elderly run by Missionaries of Charity nuns in... Read More

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March 3, 2017

Prayers planned for Indian Salesian kidnapped last March in Yemen

The Salesians have organised a special prayer meeting to mark the one-year anniversary of the kidnapping of Indian Salesian Fr Tom Uzhunnalil. The priest was kidnapped in Aden, Yemen, on 4th March 2016, in an attack in which four Missionaries of Charity and at least 12 others were killed. ‘We are deeply distressed by the... Read More

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April 11, 2016

Pope Francis urges release of captives in battle zones

Pope Francis has appealed for the release of all people being held captive in the world’s battle zones, including Salesian Fr Thomas Uzhunnalil, who was abducted in Yemen. “I renew my appeal for the liberation of all people kidnapped in areas of armed conflict,” the pope said after praying the Regina Coeli with pilgrims gathered... Read More

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March 28, 2016

Bishop says he believes Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen is still alive

The bishop who leads the apostolic vicariate that includes Yemen said he has “strong indications” that Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil “is still alive in the hands of his kidnappers.” Bishop Paul Hinder, head of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia, told Catholic News Service today: “I have no confirmation that anything happened Good Friday” and... Read More

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