Pope Francis made a call for peace in Palestine this Sunday, describing it as 'martyred' amid the prolonged conflict with Israel, as well as in all nations affected by war. During his message from St. Peter's Square, the Supreme Pontiff also advocated for reconciliation and peace in areas affected by violence.
In his Sunday homily at the Angelus, the Pope urged people to continue praying for all the populations suffering due to war, invoking the gift of peace. This call coincided with the canonization ceremony of 14 saints, including seven Spanish Franciscan friars murdered in Syria in 1860, where the message of peace resonated with the faithful present at the Sunday Mass in the Vatican.
Additionally, in the same week, the Pope received a delegation led by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Foreign Minister Naser al-Kidwa, aiming to seek a peaceful solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, specifically addressing the situation in Gaza.
Concurrently, it was reported that a drone struck the house of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, although he and his family were not present at the time of the attack. Moreover, an Israeli airstrike was carried out against a residential area in Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, amid the escalating tensions in the region.
In a state of concern for global peace, the Pope reminded in his message not only Palestine and Israel but also Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar, and other regions affected by armed conflicts, reiterating his call for pacification and the search for dialogued solutions for these conflicts that affect humanity as a whole.
