VATICAN - Holy See Press Office issues a declaration on the two kidnapped Italian nuns in Kenya

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy See Press Office issued the following declaration from Director Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ
“More than a fortnight has passed since the two Italian nuns, Sr. Maria Teresa Olivero and Sr. Caterina Giraudo, were abducted in Kenya, where they are well-known for their generous dedication to the very poor. The Holy Father is following the protraction of their kidnapping with concern and remains close in prayer to the suffering, not only of the two kidnapped nuns, but also to that of their families and of the "Contemplative Missionary Movement of Fr. de Foucauld", of which they are members. The hope is that this painful and gravely unjust situation, of which entirely innocent and praiseworthy people are victims, may be resolved as soon as possible.” (SL) (Agenzia Fides 27/11/2008)