Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape

A total of 253 schoolchildren and 12 teachers are still being held by the kidnappers. Pope Leo XIV stated during mass on Sunday: 'I make a heartfelt appeal for the immediate release of the hostages and urge the competent authorities to take appropriate and timely decisions to ensure their release.'

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