Family of Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti 'devastated'

Published: 8/5/2025
Family of Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti 'devastated'
The family of Irish missionary Gena Heraty, kidnapped from an orphanage in Haiti, is "devastated" as her whereabouts remain unknown. Her family and the Irish government are working to secure the safe release of Gena and the others taken from the Sainte-Hélène orphanage near Port-au-Prince. Gang violence and kidnappings are common in Haiti, with efforts underway to bring Gena and the hostages home safely while the situation is described as "evolving and deeply worrying." It calls for immediate action to address the crisis and ensure the safety and freedom of those abducted.