Muslim leaders in the Philippines are condemning the kidnapping of a Catholic priest, affirming that this act is contrary to the religious values of both Islam and Christianity.

The 79-year-old priest has been frail and in need of medication since an open heart surgery he underwent in July.

The Filipino government appealed to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a Muslim rebel group, for help in finding the kidnapped priest. Today, the Inquirer Mindanao reported that the Moro Islamic forces are closing in on the location and identities of the kidnappers.

Meanwhile, the National Ulema Conference of the Philippines, a body of Muslim leaders, issued an appeal for the release of the priest.   »»» ZENIT

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