Washington (CNN) US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that three Americans held in North Korea have been released and are on their way back home. The White House has often brought up their cases when discussing North Korea issues. In this Wednesday, photo provided on Thursday by the North Korean government, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Aboard the plane leaving North Korea, Pompeo said he was "thrilled to have them back." We ask that you continue to pray for the people of North Korea and for the release of all who are still being held.

Source: CNN May 09, 2018 12:39 UTC