The Supreme Pontiff spoke about the conflict after his traditional public Sunday prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
He Pope Francisco This Sunday he launched an “urgent call” against “a spiral of violence” likely to “drag the Middle East into an even greater conflict,” following Iran’s attack against Israel.
“I launch an urgent call to stop any action that could fuel a spiral of violence that could drag the Middle East into an even greater conflict,” declared the Supreme Pontiff after his traditional public Sunday prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
“I continue with prayers and concern, but also with pain, the news of the last few hours about the worsening of the situation in Israel due to Iran’s intervention,” he said to the faithful from the window of the apostolic palace.
“No one should threaten the existence of others. On the other hand, all countries must stand on the side of peace and help Israelis and Palestinians live in two states, side by side and in safety,” he insisted. “It’s your right.”
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Pope Francis once again called for a “ceasefire” in Gaza
The Argentine pontiff once again asked for a “ceasefire in Gaza” and that “the path of negotiation” be followed, “helping this population mired in a humanitarian catastrophe” and the “immediate release of the hostages kidnapped months ago.”
He also urged that “with determination we help the population precipitated in a humanitarian catastrophe and the hostages kidnapped months ago be quickly released. “So much suffering! Let us pray for peace.”.
“Enough with war, enough with attacks, enough with violence, let there be dialogue and peace”requested Francisco, whose call was received with applause in the square.
The Italian Presidency of G7 has called this Sunday a video conference with the leaders of the world’s seven richest democracies to discuss the attack, while the UN Security Council will hold an emergency session at Israel’s request.
Source: Ambito
