Pope Francis Calls For Gaza Ceasefire In Easter Address

March 31, 2024 Politics, Religion

Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in an Easter Sunday address that marked the most important day on the Christian calendar by deploring the suffering caused by wars.

The pontiff presided over Mass in a packed and flower-bedecked St Peter’s Square, and then delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing and message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

“I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza, and call once more for the prompt release of the hostages seized on last October 7 and for an immediate ceasefire in the Strip,” he said in his Urbi et Orbi address.

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‘How much suffering we see in the eyes of children, the children have forgotten to smile in those war zones,’ #PopeFrancis said#Gaza https://t.co/8dixGqkD8j

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