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Bishop Merhakristos Getachew Yilma of the Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa in Ethiopia. Credit: HCC Production, Atto Gebro and Pedro Pablo

“We feel so overwhelmed, helpless”: Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Sends out Heartfelt Prayer for Kidnapped Priest

Apr 8, 2025

Bishop Merhakristos Getachew Yilma of the Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa in Ethiopia has sent out a moving prayer for the safety of a member of the Clergy of Harar Apostolic Vicariate who was kidnapped in March and is still missing even after his ransom was paid.

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