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"Since I conducted Martin Olds' funeral last year, I have been constantly visited by members of the Central Intelligence Organization [CIO] who have been quizzing me on statements I made during the funeral proceedings," he told the Daily News. "After delivering that sermon, I knew deep down that my days were numbered in Zimbabwe. But I had to speak out. I am not politically involved, but I can see what is happening," he said. "I was so angry."

The CIO phoned him to ask him for details of what was to take place at Gloria Olds' funeral and why the ceremony was being conducted at his church.

Andrianotos' departure follows reports that Catholic Archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube—accused by President Mugabe of preaching against the president's Zanu PF party—slipped out of the country three months ago after receiving death threats.

Archbishop Ncube is a vocal critic of President Mugabe's government. Contacted by ENI for comment, the archbishop's secretary declined to say where he was.

Copyright © 2001 ENI.

Other media coverage of Andrianatos' departure includes:

Priest leaves Zimbabwe — BBC (Mar. 12, 2001)

Missionary Forced To Leave Zimbabwe | Authorities revoke work permit of Presbyterian missionary who accused the government being involved in killings — Associated Press (Mar. 11, 2001)

Priest Ordered to Leave Zimbabwe | Paul Andrianatos had presided over funerals of parishioners killed in farm land dispute — Zimbabwe Standard, Harare (Mar. 11, 2001)

Zim sends SA priest packing | — The Independent, Johannesburg (Mar. 11, 2001)

Priest curses Mugabe at farmer's funeral — The Guardian, London (Mar. 10, 2001)

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