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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Winfield

Pope praises forgiveness as mother of slain US journalist James Foley speaks of healing at Vatican

Vatican Pope - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Pope Leo XIV on Monday praised the willingness to forgive after the mother of slain American journalist James Foley told a Vatican vigil about her process of healing following meetings with an Islamic State group fighter convicted in his beheading.

Diane Foley was one of the featured speakers at a special Vatican vigil service in St. Peter’s Basilica on the eve of a Holy Year event honoring all those who suffer.

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