Pope Francis lamented this Wednesday (18) the “desperate” situation in Gaza and asked the faithful to take “just one side” in the conflict between Israel and the radical Islamic group Hamas, the side “of peace”.
Speaking during his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square, Francis did not mention the deadly attack on a hospital in Gaza, for which Israelis and Palestinians are blaming each other.
“War does not solve any problem, it only sows death and destruction, increases hatred, multiplies revenge. War erases the future,” he said.
“I ask believers to take only one side in this conflict, that of peace, but not with words, but with prayer and total dedication”, added Francis.
The pope called for all possible efforts “to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe” and announced special prayers for peace in St. Peter’s Basilica at 1 p.m. Brasília time on October 27.
He said that day will be “a day of fasting, prayers and penance” and invited all Christians, followers of other religions and those who care about world peace to participate.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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