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Nigerian police rescue abducted priest

October 20, 2026

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CWN Editor's Note: Police in Benue State, Nigeria, rescued Father John Inalegwu Otache from captivity.

The priest was abducted on October 13. Police also rescued seven other recent kidnapping victims and arrested two suspects.

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Tuesday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Paul of the Cross, Priest (USA)

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The US calendar celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross (1694-1775), who devoted himself to the service of the poor and the sick. He is best known for his apostolic zeal and his great penances. He founded the Congregation of the Passionists. (St. Paul's Optional Memorial on the General…

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