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Coverage dated October 15, 2023

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says he would swap himself for Israeli hostages in Gaza

Headline from The Times of Israel

Asked by reporter, Pierbattista Pizzaballa says he would do 'anything' to free captive children; FM Cohen slams Vatican for initial Latin Patriarchate response to Hamas massacre

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  1. The Times of Israel

    Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says he would swap himself for Israeli hostages in Gaza (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Asked by reporter, Pierbattista Pizzaballa says he would do 'anything' to free captive children; FM Cohen slams Vatican for initial Latin Patriarchate response to Hamas massacre

  2. Fox News

    Catholic cardinal in Jerusalem offers himself to Hamas in exchange for children held hostage in Gaza (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top papal respresentative in Jerusalem, said he'll do "anything" to bring "those children back home" from Gaza.

  3. New York Post

    Cardinal representing Pope Francis offers himself to Hamas in swap for child hostages (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “I am ready for an exchange, anything, if this can lead to freedom, to bring the children home. No problem. There is total willingness on my part,” said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa…

  4. America Magazine

    Jerusalem cardinal offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages (opens America Magazine)

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    America Magazine's feed description

    The Catholic Church’s highest ranking prelate in the Holy Land offered his “absolute availability” to be exchanged for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas.

  5. Aleteia

    Holy Land cardinal offers to take place of child hostages (opens Aleteia)

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    Aleteia's feed description

    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa told journalists that he is willing to do anything to bring home the Israeli children being held by Hamas.

  6. Insider

    Patriarch of Jerusalem offers himself up in exchange for child hostages held by Hamas: 'There is total willingness on my part' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Cardinal Pizzaballa offered to exchange himself for child hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. "There is total willingness on my part," he said.

  7. The Washington Free Beacon

    Catholic Cardinal Offers To Trade Himself for Hamas's Child Hostages (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Pope Francis's representative in the Holy Land said on Monday he was willing to exchange himself for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas and held in Gaza.

  8. The Daily Caller

    Catholic Cardinal Offers Himself For Hostages Held By Hamas (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said Monday that he would be willing to do "anything," even offer up himself for the safe return of the hostages held by Hamas.

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