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Pagadian : Philippines | about 1 month ago  
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  • Undated handout of kidnapped Colombian priest Michael Sinnott
    Undated handout of kidnapped Colombian priest Michael Sinnott
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Undated handout of kidnapped Colombian priest Michael Sinnott

On Saturday Philippine government appealed to the abductors of Irish missionary Michael Sinnott to show compassion and respect for the priest and ask for his immediate release.

Report said Sinnott was abducted in Pagadian City,Western part of Mindanao region last October 11 by armed man. No group has yet to come forward to claim the responsibility for the incident.

Government and Catholic Church officials had voiced concern over Sinnott current health status,the 79 year old priest has a heart related condition.

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