$2 Million Ransom for Irish Priest in Philippines

(31 Oct 09 - RV) In the Philippines, the kidnappers of Irish priest Fr Michael Sinnott have released a video of their hostage and demanded a $2 million ransom. The Philippine head of the Missionary Society of Saint Columban, Father Patrick O'Donoghue, has expressed relief that Fr Sinnott  is still alive but stresses that no money will be handed over: