Pope Francis, Gaza

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.
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 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)
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. The freed ...
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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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Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.
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'I pray for your people,' says Pope Francis to families of hostages who visit Vatican
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