Priest gambles $380,000 meant for refugee support

According to Toronto Star, Saka called Bishop Emanuel Shaleta last month to tell him he had lost the money.

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Investigations remain ongoing, with no charges put forth or allegations verified in court.

Meanwhile, Bishop Paul Hinder says the alleged crucified priest is alive.

Hinder, Bishop in-charge of the Catholic Church in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen have stated that there are no evidence of his death, so he has strong indications that Uzhunnalil is still alive.