Who is Father Paolo Dall’Oglio: the body of the religious perhaps found in Syria

The weekly Today reports that, in a common pit, near Raqqa, in Syria, the corpse of a man in religious clothes would have been found and it is believed to be that of Father Paolo Dall’Oglio.

Of the Jesuit there has been no news for over ten years. The disappearance dates back to 29 July 2013 in the north of Syria At the time occupied by the Islamic State. It was in this area to treat the liberation of some hostages.

The news of the possible discovery came to the Italian newspaper by the Bishop of Qamishlie and was confirmed by the Apostolic Nuncio to Damascus Cardinal Mario Zenari.

“I was informed last night,” said the Ambassador of the Holy See, “the indications on the location of the discovery and the identification of Father Paolo are not yet precise. We contacted the Jesuits present in the area but we have not yet managed to confirm ».

Despite the opposition of family members, the Rome prosecutor’s office filed the investigation into the seizure and disappearance of the religious. For now by the Rome Prosecutor’s Office it is not confirmed discovery.