Church in Colombia helps secure footballer’s father’s release

Church in Colombia helps secure footballer’s father’s release Pictured is Luis Manuel Díaz (centre), along with Bishop of Riohacha, Francisco Ceballos (right), and Msgr Héctor Henao, delegate for Church-state relations. Photo: Episcopal Conference of Colombia

The Colombian Bishops’ Conference has thanked God for the release of Luis Manuel Díaz, father of the Liverpool footballer, Luis Díaz, who was held captive for nearly two weeks by the rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN). “We thank God for the release of Mr Luis Díaz! Already with him are Francisco Ceballos, bishop…

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