Jesuit Priest Expelled from Syria

The World

Father Paolo Dall’Oglio revived an ancient monastery in Syria, but the Jesuit priest has recently landed in hot water for criticizing the government. He talks with anchor Lisa Mullins about why he’s being expelled from the country.

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