Gaza, Pope Francis

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 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.
Biden to meet families of American hostages held in Gaza after meeting with Trump
President Biden is expected to meet on Wednesday afternoon with the families of the seven American hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza, according to two sources with knowledge of the issue. Why it matters: Biden is still pushing for a breakthrough in the stalled hostage-release and ceasefire in Gaza negotiations,
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 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.
Pope Francis meets family members of hostages, prays for their release
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