Pope: No more war! Stop all actions that could push the Middle East into a major conflict
At the end of Regina Caeli, Francis expressed his pain and concern about Iran’s attacks against Israel and called for a halt to all actions “that could promote violence.” The Pontiff then re-launched the two-state solution: “No one should endanger the existence of others, all countries should stand on the side of peace and help Israelis and Palestinians live in two states in security. Should be helped. This is their legitimate wish and this is their right.”
Salvatore Cernuzio – Vatican City
“No more wars, no attacks, no more violence, yes to negotiations and yes to peace.” The Pope’s voice is solemn, on all occasions when it resonates at a critical juncture for the world. Amid international tensions as the conflict escalates in the powder keg of the Middle East, following Tehran’s attack on Israel last night with hundreds of drones and cruise missiles in three waves, the Pope said, at the Regina Caeli end of the window of the Apostolic Palace, that he Bar then launched a “heartfelt” call for peace and dialogue – as he himself defines it.
Not for any major war conflict
After the Marian prayer, accompanied by thousands of faithful present in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope shared his personal “concern” and “pain” at the news reaching him about the “deterioration” of the situation in Israel in recent hours. “Because of Iran’s interference.” The Pope addresses those who have responsibility in this situation and asks:
Two states, side by side, under protection
From here, Francis renewed his call for the “two-state” solution for Israel and Palestine, which the Holy See has always supported. He says, “No one should threaten the existence of others, all countries should stand in favor of peace and help Israelis and Palestinians live side by side, safely, in two states. “
Ceasefire in Gaza, release of Israeli hostages
Next, the Bishop of Rome’s eyes are focused on the Gaza Strip, where the Hamas-led Health Ministry recently announced a new toll of more than 33,700 dead since October 7: “There must be a ceasefire in Gaza soon, negotiations. Adopt the path of dialogue with determination, help the population trapped in humanitarian disaster.
pray for peace
Pope Francis, as always since the conflict began, has reiterated his call for the “immediate release” of Israeli hostages kidnapped six months ago and held by Hamas. Women and children were also included in these. A group of relatives welcomed the pontiff at the Apostolic Palace last Monday. Finally, he appealed to all believers to never stop praying to God for peace.
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