Pope Francis, Gaza

Pope Francis Meets With Former Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza
Pope Francis expressed hope that both the incoming and outgoing U.S. administrations will collaborate to secure the return of those still held captive.
Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home
ROME (AP) — A delegation of former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives met Thursday with Pope Francis and expressed hope that the incoming and outgoing U.S. administrations would work together to bring the remaining hostages home.
Pope Francis meets family members of hostages, prays for their release
Family members of hostages being held captive in Gaza and Israelis who were freed from captivity meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican.Some of the families present the pope with gifts related to the hostages.
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Freed Hostages from Gaza Urge Pope Francis to Advocate for Remaining Captives
A delegation of freed hostages from Gaza met Pope Francis, urging US administrations to collaborate on bringing remaining captives home.
Pope meets with Israeli hostages freed by Hamas
Pope Francis welcomes freedIsraeli hostages to the Vatican:: November 14, 2024:: Vatican CityAmong the freed hostages, Pope Francis met Yelena Troufanov, whose husband was killed during the October 7 attack.
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