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Manila, Philippines, Sep 8, 2009 (CNA).- Father Cecilio Lucero, 48, was killed Sunday during an ambush by 30 men wearing ski masks. The priest was making his way to the city of Catarman in the northern region of the Philippines.
Fr. Lucero’s was accompanied by Isidro Miras and police officer Eugene Bation at the time of the attack. Miras was critically wounded in the attack, while Bation was able to return fire, causing the assailants to flee.
Bishop Emmanuel Trance of Catarman urged officials to work to stop attacks on priests and Christian believers.
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Fr. Lucero’s was accompanied by Isidro Miras and police officer Eugene Bation at the time of the attack. Miras was critically wounded in the attack, while Bation was able to return fire, causing the assailants to flee.
Bishop Emmanuel Trance of Catarman urged officials to work to stop attacks on priests and Christian believers.
Full article…