Pope Francis meets family members of hostages

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.
Pope Francis meets family members of hostages, prays for their release
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'I pray for your people,' says Pope Francis to families of hostages who visit Vatican
The delegation was led by the Hostage Family Forum, the Foreign Ministry, Israeli embassies in Rome and the Vatican, the government's hostage unit, and the Defense Ministry.
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Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home
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 meets with Israeli hostages freed by Hamas
Pope Francis met a delegation of Israeli hostages freed by Hamas at the Vatican on Thursday (November 14). Some held pictures of loved ones who remain in captivity.
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