Abducted priest’s superior in appeal

THE superior of kidnapped Irish priest Fr Michael Sinnott has said he was happy that video footage showed the 79-year-old alive but concerned as to how long his health can hold out.

Abducted priest’s superior in appeal

Fr Patrick O’ Donoghue, major superior of Columbans in the Philippines made the statement a day after a local television station aired video footage of Michael Sinnott saying he is being held by a Commander Abu Jayad, and asking for $2 million ransom.

Fr O’Donoghue said he was satisfied knowing that Fr Sinnott was alive “and that he has some of his medications”.

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