The Pope denounced the death of thousands of children due to the conflicts in the Gaza Strip, Ukraine and Yemen. In addition, according to a Vatican report, Francis called for a “humanitarian ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas militants.
Francisco continues with his humanitarian mission.
He Pope Francisco denounced the death of thousands of childrena product of the armed conflicts in force in Gaza Strip, Ukraine and Yemen. “Do you know how many children have died in Gaza in this last war? More than 3,000. It is incredible, but it is reality,” Francisco said in a handwritten speech that was delivered to the members of the Azione Cattolicaas reported by the Vatican through a statement.
Days ago, Francisco had requested a “humanitarian ceasefire” of immediate effect between Israel and the militants of Hamas. Furthermore, the Supreme Pontiff referred to the conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen and added that “in Ukraine there are more than 500 children died and, in years of war in Yemen, Thousands”.
What did Francis say about the war?
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The highest representative of the Catholic Church is no stranger to the armed conflicts that are currently taking place and, on repeated occasions, expressed a call for peace in the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Yemen. “War is defeat” described Francisco who stated that in the same “The only ones who win are the weapons manufacturers.”
Furthermore, in an interview with the Mexican media N+, the Argentine stated “every day I call the parish of the Holy Family“, the only Catholic located in Gaza. There, Francis stated that “they have 600 people“and that the priests and nuns of the establishment communicate to him what happens every day.
Gaza Strip: the conflict continues
The conflict in the Gaza Strip reignites October 7, 2023when Hamas, along with other militant groups, began a military advance firing thousands of rockets into Israel, while gunmen infiltrated border communities, military bases and the Reim music festival. The balance of the operation was hundreds of dead and approximately 240 people kidnapped.
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He November 24 had been agreed upon ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which allowed the release of 102 hostages and more of 200 Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons. However, just over a week later, the truce collapsed and Israeli military forces proceeded to bomb southern Gaza, where they attacked more than 400 targets.
Source: Ambito
