The government of Oman assisted in finding and rescuing Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil.
Gerard O’Connell
Gerard O’Connell is America’s senior Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History. He has been covering the Vatican since 1985.
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Pope Francis says DACA repeal not “pro-life” and refutes climate change deniers
Pope Francis said that being pro-life included being pro-family in the case of Dreamers, and strongly argued for listening to scientists on climate change.
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 5: Pope, in farewell appeal to Colombians says, “Be slaves of peace forever.”
The motto for Francis’ visit was, “Let us take the first step.”
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 4: Do not be afraid of renewal, pope says in Medellín
“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 3: On ‘sacred ground’ of suffering, pope prays for reconciliation
The pope’s third day in Colombia included a Mass for 600,000 and a prayer service with victims from both sides of the half-century armed conflict,.
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 2: Defend life, promote peace, pope tells Colombians
“Jesus scatters and destroys all this darkness with the command he gives to Peter” to “put out into the deep sea.”
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Pope Francis can play “a fundamental role” in bringing peace to Colombia, professor says
‘I hope that we overcome the fratricidal conflict that has marked the history of our country for two centuries.’
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 1: President Santos welcomes pope, greets media
“This trip is special because it is a visit to help Colombia to continue forward on the path of peace.”
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Pope Francis is going to Colombia this week. Here’s what you need to know
Colombia has been torn by armed conflict since 1964, and drug-trafficking related to cocaine production is a major problem.
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How the Vatican is encouraging dialogue between Russia and the West
The Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, visited Russia from Aug. 20 to 24, upon an invitation from Russian state and church authorities.