On Friday, June 30th, Pope Francis has met with Julian Assange’s family, his wife Stella and their two children.
After the audience, Stella Assange said the Pope’s gesture in receiving them was evidence of his concern over the suffering of her husband, Julian.
He has provided great solace and comfort and we are extremely appreciative for his reaching out to our family in this way.
She added that the Pope had sent a letter to her husband in March 2021, during a particularly difficult period, and that the visit reflects his “ongoing show of support for our family’s plight”.