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CBCP backs no ransom policy on Sinnott

Source: Inquirer.net
Manila : Philippines | 28 days ago  
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An official of the Catholic Bishops� Conference of the Philippines on Sunday expressed belief that even kidnapped Columban missionary would not want any ransom to be paid for his release. Catholic leadership supported the stand taken by the government and Sinnott�s fellow missionaries to reject...
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  • News Source: Inquirer.net | 24 days ago
    An official of the Catholic Bishops� Conference of the Philippines on Sunday expressed belief that even kidnapped Columban missionary would not want any ransom to be paid for his release. Catholic leadership supported the stand taken by the...
  • News Source: Inquirer.net | 24 days ago
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  • News Source: GMA News | 24 days ago
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  • News Source: Inquirer.net | 24 days ago
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  • News Source: Macleans | 24 days ago
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  • News Source: Inquirer.net | 24 days ago
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  • Blog Source: balita.ph
    “He (Sinnott) said there is a demand of two million and the ones that took him is Abu Jandal, that is our only information,” said Brawner. On whether the military will agree to the payment of ransom to gain the freedom of Sinnott, ...
  • Blog Source: zamboangajournal.blogspot.com
    The Philippine military also said it would stick to the government's no-ransom policy, but is ready to rescue Father Michael Sinnott, 79, who was taken by six gunmen on October 11 from his Columban missionary house in Pagadian City in ...
  • Blog Source: www.washingtonexaminer.com
    Molde declined to comment specifically on the ransom demand, but said: "As you know, our government has invoked the non-ransom policy." The GMA report said that in the video, Sinnott lamented that he could not take all the medicines he ...
  • Blog Source: zamboangajournal.blogspot.com
    The Philippine military said it was unaware of any negotiations involving Kelly and Powell for the safe release of the priest. “We are not aware of this negotiation by Kelley and Powell. What we know is the MILF is trying to help the ...
  • Blog Source: blog.taragana.com
    Michael Sinnott was inside the Columban House compound in Pagadian city in Zamboanga del Sur province late Sunday when a man knocked on the door asking for a priest. Police, troops search for Irish missionary kidnapped in southern ...
  • Blog Source: www.ktnv.com
    The GMA report said that in the video, Sinnott lamented that he could not take all the medicines he needed. The priest has previously undergone heart bypass surgery. Molde said medicines have been sent through emissaries but he could ...
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