International News: Pope calls for release of abducted nuns and other hostages in Haiti

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On Sunday, Pope Francis called for the release of hostages including 6 nuns who were kidnapped last Friday in Haiti.

According to Reuters, the Pontiff said he was praying for social harmony in the country.

On Friday, January 19, 2024, armed gunmen hijacked a bus in Port-au-Prince with at least six nuns on board and drove off to an unknown destination taking all passengers hostage.

“I have learned with sorrow of the kidnapping, in Haiti, of a group of people, including six religious sisters”, Pope Francis said.

“In my heartfelt plea for their release, I pray for social concord in the country, and I invite everyone to bring an end to the violence, which is causing a great deal of suffering to that dear population,” he added.

For months, Haiti has been plagued with violence as gangs fight for power and seek to put pressure on interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry, ahead of the Feb. 7 expiry of a political accord that consolidated his power.

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