'Close to the families': Late Pope Francis met with freed hostages, families since Oct. 7

Jerusalem Post - 21/04
As early as October 2023, the late Pope had highlighted the well-being of the hostages in his remarks on October 7, 2023, and on the ensuing Israel-Hamas war.

Pope Francis, who died Monday following long battles with numerous health issues, advocated for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, meeting with freed hostages and their families, and repeatedly speaking out on their...
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