Friday, July 20, 2007

DAR AL HARB - PHILLIPINES: FATHER BOSSI HAS BEEN RELEASED BY HIS MOSLEM CAPTORS

Fr. Bossi: “I am well, I want to return to bid farewell to my parishioners”

The missionary reveals that he survived on rice and salt and that he intends to quit smoking. Brought to a military camp in Manila, where is awaited by the Philippine President.

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Fr. Bossi 39 days in the hands of kidnappers

The priest, kidnapped on June 10th last by a group of armed men, appears to be in good health even if tried by his experience.

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Fr. Bossi: “They treated me well and I prayed for them”
by Santos Digal

Benedict XVI was informed of the release yesterday evening and expressed “the great joy of the entire Church”. Contradicting versions from the Philippine authorities regarding those responsible for the abduction.

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Fr. Bossi: “I will return among my people”
by Santos Digal

The Italian missionary retraces the dramatic events of his sequester. He misses the warmth of his people and the affection “of the children” because his hart “is and will remain in Payao”. Messages of joy at the news of his release multiply.
Zamboanga (AsiaNews) – “I want to return to Payao to greet my people, tell them that I am well and above all embrace the children again. My heart is and will remain in Payao. They say that a priest must also be a father and so as the...

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