Pope Francis called this Sunday (29) for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon amid the “intensification of the conflict” between Israel and Hezbollah.
Addressing the crowd during the Angelus prayer, after a mass for 40,000 people at the King Baudouin stadium in Brussels, Belgium, Pope Francis said he follows “with pain and with great concern the widening and intensification of the conflict in Lebanon ”.
“Lebanon is a message, but right now it is a tormented message. This war has devastating effects on the population,” said Francisco.
“Let us pray for peace. I call on all parties to immediately cease fire in Lebanon, in Gaza, in the rest of Palestine, in Israel. May the hostages be released and humanitarian aid be allowed,” he added.
The 87-year-old pontiff has repeatedly called for peace in the Middle East and a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He has also often called for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Pope Francis is expected to return to the Vatican later this Sunday, after a four-day visit to Luxembourg and Belgium.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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