The Pope on Iran’s attack on Israel: “No one should threaten the existence of others”

ROMA, 14 Abr. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Pope regretted Iran’s attack on Israel after the Regina Coeli prayer in St. Peter’s Square. “No one should threaten the existence of others,” he stressed.

«I follow with concern and pain the news that arrives about the situation in Israel due to Iran’s intervention. I make a heartfelt appeal to stop the spiral of violence with the risk of dragging the Middle East into an even greater war conflict. “No one should threaten the existence of others,” the Pope stated.

Iran has launched dozens of attack drones and ballistic missiles from its territory in at least three waves that are already heading towards the territory of Israel, which has already activated its anti-aircraft defenses and its aviation to try to intercept these devices.

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The Pontiff has called for a dialogue to be carried out “with determination” between the parties involved.

“May all nations be in favor of peace,” the Pontiff demanded. “Israelis and Palestinians live in two neighboring states, one next to the other and a ceasefire should be reached soon in Gaza, the paths of negotiation should be followed with determination,” he assured after showing his concern at the risk that the conflict could escalate. worsen.

In the Regina Caeli prayer, commenting on the day’s Gospel readings, the Pope spoke of the importance of “sharing the faith.”

«Every day we are bombarded by a thousand messages. Many of them are superficial and useless, others reveal indiscreet curiosity or, worse still, are born of gossip and malice. This is news that is useless, in fact, it causes harm”, he has warned.

However, he noted that there is also “good, positive and constructive” news. In this sense, he has called to “share the realities that, for better or worse” have been experienced in life and can help others.

However, for the Pontiff, there is one thing that is often difficult to talk about. «It is, paradoxically, the most beautiful thing we have to tell: our encounter with Jesus. Each of us could say a lot in this regard: not by being a teacher to others, but by sharing the unique moments in which we perceived the Lord alive and close, in which he kindled joy in our hearts or dried our tears, in which he transmitted confidence and comfort, strength and enthusiasm, or forgiveness, tenderness, peace,” he stated.

According to Francisco, it is important to share this in the family, in the community and with friends. “Let us try to remember, now, a strong moment in our life of faith, a decisive encounter with Jesus,” he asked, remaining silent for a few moments, before introducing the Marian prayer: “may the Virgin help us share our faith to “to make our communities more and more places of encounter with the Lord.”