The Pope called for an end to all conflicts when greeting believers after reciting the Angelus on the 22nd. He thought of Israel, Palestine and Ukraine.
(Vatican News Network) After leading believers in reciting the Angelus on Sunday, October 22, Pope Francis once again called for the silence of weapons. He was thinking about what happened in Israel and Palestine. “I am very worried and sad, and my thoughts are with all those who are suffering, the hostages, the injured, the victims and their families, and I pray for them,” the pope said.
The Pope spoke of the “grave humanitarian situation in Gaza” and the equally grave violence. Even Christian religious sites have been attacked recently. “I am saddened that a hospital and a Greek Orthodox church were attacked a few days ago. I once again call for the opening of space to allow the continued arrival of humanitarian aid and the release of hostages,” he said.
The Pope then mentioned October 27 as a day of fasting, prayer and penance for peace. A one-hour prayer service will be held in St. Peter’s Square at 6 o’clock in the evening to plead for peace in the world. He said, “I also think of the tortured Ukraine. War, every war in the world is a failure. War has always been a failure, the destruction of human friendship. Brothers and sisters, please stop!”
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2023-10-23 10:59:38
