Probe continues into Malaysia plane disappearance

(Vatican Radio) Malaysia is continuing to probe the disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner that went missing with 239 people on board. About two-thirds of the passengers were Chinese and China is sending security officials to help with an investigation into the misuse of passports. Lydia O’Kane reports. Listen
As the investigation continues into the disappearance of flight MH370 speculation is mounting about possible security lapses and whether a bomb or attempted hijacking could have brought down the Beijing-bound plane.
Interpol confirmed at least two passengers used stolen passports and said it was checking whether others aboard used false identity documents.
About two-thirds of the passengers were Chinese and the country is sending security agents two help with an investigation into the misuse of passports.
Meanwhile, a number of countries have joined in the search at sea for the plane which disappeared two days ago.
Speaking to Vatican Radio Father Lawrence Andrew Editor of Herald, a Catholic weekly says it remains a mystery.
“The is a lot of speculation and people are saying there is an oil slick somewhere and there was debris somewhere … but are all unverified.”
While family and friends of those on board continue to await news of their loved ones Fr Lawrence says Catholic churches have been holding prayer services.
“Already from Sunday onwards in our Catholic Churches we have been praying there… a minutes silence respecting the people and praying for them.”
The Malaysia airlines plane vanished from radar screens in the early hours of Saturday morning, about an hour into its flight from Kuala Lumpur.
The airline is the country's national carrier, and covers some 80 destinations worldwide.