Catholic Church’s global missionary efforts have taken a hit in the time of coronavirus
Vatican CityRNS In a world marked by religious persecution and mounting secularism, being a missionary priest has never been easy. Add closed frontiers and social distancing caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and the already tough job may seem impossible. But according to one missionary, Salesian priest Martin Lasarte, there is opportunity beyond the challenges. “Being […]
Papal ping-pong? Vatican opens summer camp amid virus
Vatican CityAP The Vatican is getting into the summer camp business, with ping pong tables taking over the Vatican auditorium, a giant pool in the Vatican Gardens and team sports on the Vatican helipad. The Holy See is offering a month of tennis, swimming, games and sports for the children of Vatican employees to help […]
Freed captive priest, Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, welcomed home to India with flowers and tears
World Watch Monitor Father Uzhunnalil reiterated his belief that his safe release was the fruit of the prayers of millions worldwide – a moment that was telecast live by over a dozen news channels across the nation. PICTURE: World Watch Monitor. Indian priest Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, who has been the focus of world media attention after […]
Priest kidnapped in Yemen appeals for help in new video
World Watch Monitor A Catholic priest held captive for 14 months after being abducted in Yemen has appeared in a new video in which he pleads for the international community to secure his release. Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, a Salesian priest who was taken captive in a raid on a care home in the Yemeni capital […]
Kidnapped Indian priest appeals for greater efforts to secure his release; suggests he has been ignored because he is not European
A video believed to show kidnapped Indian Catholic priest, Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, has been released by his captors on Boxing Day. In the five minute video, the Salesian priest appeals for greater efforts to help facilitate his release, appealing to Pope Francis directly and saying that his situation would have been taken more seriously if […]