DAR AL HARB - PHILLIPINES: UPDATE ON FATHER BOSSI, A PRIEST THAT WAS ABDUCTED BY MOSLEM JIHADISTS IN THE PHILLIPINES

Search for Fr Bossi: between anticipation and hope

The brother priests of the missionary who was kidnapped on 10 June in the Philippines say the emergence of photos of Fr Bossi have boosted hopes but have also sparked dangerous speculation. Today, across the nation, fervent prayers were said for his release and deliverance from his captors.

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No certainty about identity of Fr Bossi’s abductors as contact is awaited

This is what Fr Luciano Benedetti, a brother priest of the missionary kidnapped on 10 June from his parish in Payao, told AsiaNews. He underlined the importance of waiting for secure contact that was worthy of trust.

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First photos of Fr Bossi show he is alive

PIME Superior for the Philippines receives photos of the captive missionary. They constitute the first evidence that he is alive and the first real contact with the kidnappers.

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Pertinent Links:

1) Search for Fr Bossi: between anticipation and hope

2) No certainty about identity of Fr Bossi’s abductors as contact is awaited

3) First photos of Fr Bossi show he is alive