Pope Francis expressed his deep concern about the suffering of populations in Palestine and Israel due to the ongoing war and called for a ceasefire after the Angelus on 3 March, Sunday.
“Do you really think that in this way a better world is built? Do you really believe that this way peace will be achieved? Stop Please! Let’s all say: Enough, please! “Stop!” he exclaimed before the faithful who accompanied him.
“I invite you to continue negotiations for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and throughout the region so that the hostages are immediately released and returned to their loved ones, who are anxiously waiting for them, and so that the civilian population can safely access due and urgent humanitarian aid,” Pope Francis continued. according to data provided by the United Nations (UN), more than 30,000 people have died in Gaza since the start of the war, with thousands more still trapped under the rubble and 70,000 injured.
In his speech on 3 March Pope Francis expressed that every day he carries “in his heart, with pain, the suffering of the populations in Palestine and Israel.”
“The thousands of dead, injured, displaced, the images of destruction cause pain, and this has tremendous consequences for the little ones and the defenseless, who see their future compromised,” he said.
Furthermore, the Pope recalled the urgency of the situation in Ukraine, where violence and loss of life continue to increase. Faced with this situation, he called on the international community not to forget the suffering of these people: “And, please, let us not forget the martyred Ukraine, where so many people die every day. “There is a lot of pain there.”
The Holy Father also took the opportunity to remember the importance of disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons.
“How many resources are wasted on military expenses that, due to the current situation, unfortunately, continue to increase!” he added.