The Catholic priest had last seen his Kenyan family a year ago, when he boarded a plane for Europe. They and others around the world are in a state of suspended grief. Funeral arrangements for the 40-year-old priest are on hold, Mukua's sister, Goreti Kimani, told The Associated Press. While waiting for closure, Mukua's family fills the time talking longingly of a man who was the peacemaker amid the often-fractious relationships that plague polygamous homes like theirs. "Personally, I am not planning to heal," Kimani said with a deep sigh, resigned.

Source: Ethiopian News March 16, 2019 09:11 UTC