Priest Killed in Philippines
LUBUAGAN, Philippines, APRIL 2, 2007 (Zenit.org).- A young Indonesian priest had just vested for Mass when he was shot and killed on Sunday in the north Philippines. He died immediately.
Society of the Divine Word Father Fransiskus Madhu, 31, was killed apparently without motive.
According to a note from Father Antonio Pernia, superior-general of the Society of the Divine Word, "It seems the aggressor had personal problems and was looked for by the police."
The missionary agency MISNA reported today that Father Pernia explained that four men approached Father Madhu, "one of whom, armed with an M16 pistol, fired at him."
"The Province of Ende has been informed, as has the family of Father Fransiskus," the superior-general's note said. "Let us pray for Father Fransiskus Madhu that the Lord may receive him into his Kingdom."
