Pope urges release of kidnapped bishop

Pope John Paul II has expressed "deep pain" over the abduction of a senior bishop in Colombia and is appealing for the prelate's release.

Pope urges release of kidnapped bishop
Tue, 12 Nov, 2002 - 13:40

Pope John Paul II has expressed "deep pain" over the abduction of a senior bishop in Colombia and is appealing for the prelate's release.

The Vatican has released a telegram to the president of the Colombian bishops conference following the kidnapping of Bishop Jorge Enrique Jimenez.

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