Salesians in Yemen

Pope Francis appeals for abducted Salesian’s release

On: April 10, 2016

Vatican City: Pope Francis on April 10 appealed for the immediate release of Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was taken captive on March 4 during the course of a murderous terror attack on a home for the elderly operated by the Missionaries of Charity in Yemen. The attackers killed 16Continue Reading

Bangalore marks vigil for Salesian’s safe release

By: Matters India

On: April 5, 2016

In: Religious

The vigil marked a month of the priest’s abductionContinue Reading

Yemen – To leave or to stay, while war rages

By: Matters India

On: April 6, 2015

In: Blog

Aden: Clashes intensified in Aden, Yemen, on April 1. The rebels entered the city but, according to Reuters, they withdrew partially in the last hour, because of the massive bombing by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia. In Mukalla, some 500 kilometers to the east, 300 prisoners escaped in aContinue Reading