«I join the heartfelt appeal of the Bishops of Nigeria for the release of the six sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, kidnapped about a month ago from their convent at Iguoriakhi,» Pope Francis has said, appealing: «I pray insistently for them and for all other persons that find themselves in this painful condition: on the occasion of Christmas, may they be able to return finally to their homes.»
Pope Francis made the appeal for the African nuns’ return this morning during his Angelus address today, one week before Christmas, inviting the faithful to join him in saying a Hail Mary.
After the dramatic appeal, Francis told the faithful in St. Peter’s Square of how grateful he was for those present singing him happy birthday, as today marked the Pontiff’s 81st birthday.
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