Religious superior allegedly kidnapped 2 confreres opposed to his election

Tuesday, November 12th, 2013

Italian police arrested the superior general of the Camillian Fathers and Brothers on the suspicion that he kidnapped two Camillian Fathers opposed to his election to prevent them from attending the order’s general chapter.

Father Renato Salvatore, who was re-elected at chapter meeting in May, and five other men were arrested by Italy’s finance police Nov. 6. Continue reading

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