Catholic priest & 200 others held hostage by ISIS in Philippines
Mr. President, please consider us,’ Fr Chito said while standing in front of debris and partially burned buildings. He continues:
“‘They don’t ask for anything… they just ask that you leave this place peacefully. We are in the midst of this war we are asking your help to please give what they are asking for.”
‘We want to live few years and in your generosity, Mr. President, in your heart, we know you can make something. ‘Along with us are about 200 carpenters, household helpers, children and youth, and ordinary Christian settlers,” he said
“I was glad to see that he is alive but we were also saddened because the fact that the terrorists are ready to negotiate means they are pressed against the wall and they are also desirous to get away from the situation and their bargaining chip are the hostages,” he said.
