Freed Betancourt to meet Pope

Freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt is to meet the Pope, the Vatican announced today.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2008 - 14:28

Freed hostage Ingrid Betancourt is to meet the Pope, the Vatican announced today.

Pope Benedict has already sent Betancourt a message expressing his happiness at her rescue from Colombian rebels.

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