“Horrific” attacks “in the Arsi Diocese and in various regions across our nation have been consistently and continually escalating over time.”
Civil conflict
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The bishops and others appealed for peaceful solution to the crisis, saying it’s time for citizens to become peacemakers and reject growing division.
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The diocese said it was entrusting Father Otache, and all others currently held captive by kidnappers across the country, to Mary’s powerful intercession.
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Just days after Pope Leo’s Sept. 25-28 apostolic visit to France, scenes of unrest have replaced the atmosphere of unity and peace that marked the papal trip.
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The governor of Kogi state condemned the killing and assured the Catholic Church and the priest’s family “the perpetrators will not escape justice.”
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El-Obeid is currently under constant bombardment and drone strikes, as the paramilitary attempts to dislodge the Sudanese armed forces.
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The priest was “well known for his dedicated pastoral service, commitment to the service and care for those entrusted to him.”
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Somalia’s prolonged instability further complicates relief efforts as it continues to face an insurgency by al-Shabab, an al-Qaida-affiliated group.
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“The disappearance of Father Luke Yugue three years ago … shows how fragile the lives of people are in the hands of the powerful.”
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The pope’s visit “was a unique moment. For once, the whole country halted, revealing a deep sense of joy and a longing for peace and justice.”
