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March 7, 2017

Indian Catholics still pray for release of Salesian kidnapped in Yemen

Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil, pictured in an undated photo, was kidnapped in Yemen March 4, 2016, in an attack in which four Missionaries of Charity were killed. The Salesians organized a special prayer meeting to mark the one-year anniversary of the kidnapping of the Indian priest.

COCHIN, India – 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.

Published in International
March 2, 2017

Prayers planned for Salesian kidnapped in Yemen last March

The Salesians are organizing a prayer meeting March 4 to mark the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Indian Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil.

BANGALORE, India – The Salesians have organized a special prayer meeting to mark the one-year anniversary of the kidnapping of Indian Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil.

Published in International
January 2, 2017

Kidnapped priest in Yemen appeals for Pope Francis’ help

Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was kidnapped in March, personally appealed to Pope Francis in a YouTube video Dec. 26.

ADEN, Yemen – A Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen on March 4 personally appealed for Pope Francis’ help in a

Dec. 26.

Published in International