Hostages
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Hostages taken in Hamas terror attack approach 100th day in captivity
Over 100 hostages of the conflict are still estimated to be held in Gaza, with advocates and global groups drawing... Read more
Mother of Israeli hostage thanks Pope Francis for his efforts to free captives in Gaza
“Holy Father, thank you for taking the time to try to help us free the 240 human beings who are... Read more
Israeli woman whose 80-year-old father was among those taken hostage: ‘Save their lives’
“Dozens of terrorists invaded the kibbutz and started butchering the residents, going house by house,” Noam Perry said. “They butchered... Read more
ISIS ally in Philippines storms Catholic cathedral, takes hostages
Islamic State-allied militants in the Philippines have taken a Catholic priest and a group of church-goers hostage, threatening to kill... Read more
Peruvian cardinal reflects on struggle of 1997 hostage crisis
During the presentation of a new book on his experiences during the 1997 hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in... Read more
Former Colombian hostages thank Pope for his prayers
A group of eight Colombians who were kidnapped for over ten years by the country's Marxist rebel group told Pope... Read more
