Priest’s unexplained expulsion from Russia fuels fears for foreign clergy

Priest’s unexplained expulsion from Russia fuels fears for foreign clergy Fr Fernando Vera

A Catholic priest was expelled from Russia without explanation, amid fears for the well-being of other clergy ministering in the country. Fr Fernando Vera, a Mexican member of Opus Dei, left Russia in mid-April after being told his residence permit was revoked. Fr Kirill Gorbunov, spokesman for the Russian bishops’ conference, told Catholic News Service…

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