Focolare Movement

Kidnapped Italian priest Fr Maurizio Pallù freed

Oct 18, 2017

We wish to express our joy and relief to hear about Fr Maurizio Pallù‘s release last night, shortly before midnight,in Nigeria, The Italian priest, who belongs to the Neocatechumenal Way, was abducted on 12 October on his way to Benin City. He has been working in the African nation for three years following a long […]

Don-PallùWe wish to express our joy and relief to hear about Fr Maurizio Pallù‘s release last night, shortly before midnight,in Nigeria, The Italian priest, who belongs to the Neocatechumenal Way, was abducted on 12 October on his way to Benin City. He has been working in the African nation for three years following a long experience as a missionary in different parts of the world. The confirmation of his release was announced by the Italian Foreign Minister.

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