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Father Tom Uzhunnalil has been released, is headed to India

Sep 12, 2017

By Elise Harris

After more than 18 months of questions and uncertainty regarding the fate of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil following his abduction by... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Kidnapped Indian priest pleads for help in new video

May 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Fourteen months after his kidnapping in March 2016, Salesian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil has appeared in another video asking for... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Kidnapped priest appeals for Pope’s help

Dec 26, 2016

A Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen on March 4 personally appealed for Pope Francis’ help in an unconfirmed video posted... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Indian Foreign Minister: Fr. Tom is safe, soon to be released

May 19, 2016

Fr. Tom Uznunnalil, the Indian Salesian priest kidnapped by extremists in March is alive and close to being released, according... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, who was abducted in Yemen March 4.

India's foreign minister reassures bishops that Father Tom is alive

Apr 6, 2016

By Mary Farrow

After rampant rumors spread of the crucifixion of kidnapped priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, an Indian government official told the nation's... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, who was abducted in Yemen March 4.

India's bishops push government to help find Fr Tom

Mar 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

After the circulation of rumors claiming Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil was tortured and crucified on Good Friday, the Indian bishops have... Read more