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Pope appeals for peace, release of missionaries

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    Pope John Paul II yesterday appealed for an end to violence in Sierra Leone and Kosovo, news agencies said. The conflict in Sierra Leone had been characterised by “ferocity and ruthlessness”, Reuters quoted him as saying. At his regular weekly audience, the Pope said his thoughts turned especially to Roman Catholic missionaries held hostage in Sierra Leone. He appealed for their release, AP reported. The RUF have been accused of abducting Freetown Archbishop Joseph Henry Ganda and 11 priests and nuns.

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