Katz, 'thank you Pope, your support will help return the hostages' - Last minute. "I thank the Pope for having responded to the request to meet the families of the kidnapped to strengthen them and support the return of the kidnapping to their home" This was stated in a note by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who is visiting Rome today, after the Vatican announced that Pope Francis will meet tomorrow with the families.
"The Pope's support has great moral and practical weight, and I am convinced it will contribute to the return home of the kidnap victims," Katz said.