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.
Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home
ROME -- 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
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Pope Francis Urged to Aid Hostage Release Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict
A group of former hostages previously held by Hamas in Gaza met with Pope Francis to seek support from both current and incoming U.S. administrations for the release of remaining captives. The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict has resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis,
Pope meets Israeli citizens freed from captivity in Gaza
Pope Francis gestures as he shakes hands with Yelena Troufanov, who was part of a delegation of Israelis who were freed after being held hostage in Gaza, during a meeting at the Vatican Nov. 14, 2024. Yelena was freed last November, but her son, Alexander, 29, is still being held hostage. (CNS/Vatican Media)
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.
'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.
Pope meets with Israeli hostages freed from Gaza
By Salvatore Cernuzio After enduring months in captivity in Gaza, a group of Israeli hostages, abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, were received by Pope Francis in the Vatican. Sixteen people—ten women, four men, and two children - attended the meeting.
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.
Families of Israeli hostages still in Gaza call on Trump, Biden to work together
Families of Israeli hostages taken captive to Gaza by Islamist group Hamas urged U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect ...
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Pope condemns massacre of women and children in Gaza
In his All Saints' Day address, the Pope reminded attendees that war results in immense suffering and destruction.