The family of an Italian graduate student tortured to death in Egypt is urging Pope Francis to seek information about the case during his upcoming visit to Cairo.
The parents of Giulio Regeni made the appeal on Monday at the Italian Senate on the same day the Vatican released details of Francis April 28-29 trip, which includes a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Mother Paola Regeni recalled a "short but intense meeting" with Francis last year and said the family was certain that the Pope "won't forget about Giulio during this trip, joining our concrete request for the truth to finally have peace."
