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Adelina Circelli, or Adele as many knew her, had a lively spirit.
Whether hosting a party or cooking dinner while dancing to some Nino D’Angelo tunes, salsa or merengue, the 65-year-old from Randolph loved life. It was only natural that Circelli an Italian immigrant who spoke English and Spanish in addition to Italian made a friend wherever she went.
CNA Staff, Mar 4, 2021 / 10:34 am (CNA).- Ten years after his assassination, various world leaders have praised the life and death of Shahbaz Bhatti, a Pakistan cabinet minister killed after defending religious minorities persecuted under the country’s strict blasphemy law.
His relatives, collaborators, and victims of persecution praised his example and urged continued work.
“My beloved brother, Shahbaz Bhatti, was willing to risk his own life in his fight for the rights of religious minorities in Pakistan,” said Peter Bhatti. “He challenged the forces of violence and darkness who threatened him daily, and refused to be silent… Some of us must take small sacrifices in the fight for justice and equality. My brother Shahbaz Bhatti made the ultimate sacrifice of his life.”
Shahbaz Bhatti: The legacy of Pakistan s modern-day martyr
The best way to honor the Catholic activist is to renew our efforts to defend everyone s right to live freely and in peace
Shahbaz Bhatti fought for the rights of people of all faiths. (Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need)
Ten years ago today, I woke up and, as usual, switched on the radio and turned on my computer. Within seconds I received the news that I had long feared and expected, though hoped would never happen: the assassination of my friend Shahbaz Bhatti.
For over five years from 2004 to 2009, I worked side by side with Shahbaz. Not a week went by without a phone call, often several, and almost daily email exchanges.