Catholic priest seized by gunman

10.12.09 - Father Michael Sinnott, an elderly Catholic priest (78), was seized at gunpoint in Pagadian City, on Mindanao island in the southern Philippines. The priest was seized by the gunmen, loaded into a minivan then transferred to a boat. No one has yet claimed responsibility, but authorities note that Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic militant group, is known to be operating in the region. A friend said the priest was active in interfaith projects.