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August 16, 2005 NI Priest to stand trial in Kenya Co. Fermanagh priest is to stand trial in Kenya for organising a lands right protest. He was put in prison but released on bail on Monday. Interesting to see what actions will be taken by the Catholic hierarchy to campaign on his behalf. Last Updated: Monday, 15 August 2005, 21:58 GMT 22:58 UK
Fr Gabriel Dolan, who comes from Derrygonnelly, was arrested at the weekend in the rural town of Kitale after a demonstration. He was put in prison but released on bail on Monday. Fr Dolan is an outspoken critic of the Kenyan government's land policies and has been involved in campaigning for the rights of the poor.
To be hung out to dry by Ratzinger, no doubt. An obvious troublemaker, and not fit for Benedict's church. Posted by: spartacus at August 16, 2005 09:35 PM Sorry, omitted the point that in this effort the Pope will no doubt enjoy the full support of friends of freedom everywhere, including the DUP, the Bush admin, and sundry homicidal maniacs the world over. War on terror and all that... Posted by: spartacus at August 16, 2005 09:42 PM A brave man who deserves all the help and support he can get. Great to see that at least some clerics of whatever hue still have a notion of what they should be about. He has my admiration. Posted by: Jacko at August 16, 2005 09:43 PM Oops Sparty, sorry to spoil your party, but as a DUP supporter I support this decent man in his courageous stand against an appallingly corrupt government. Posted by: darthrumsfeld at August 17, 2005 09:52 AM "campaigning for the rights of the poor" What? A priest standing up for poor people? Shame shame shame!! Posted by: Jo at August 17, 2005 10:35 AM Fr. Dolan has been active for many years in Kenya trying to help the poor and oppressed. He has endured appalling treatment in the past including physical assault. A very courageous and selfless individual. Posted by: chip at August 17, 2005 01:03 PM |
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