From In Christmas address, pope denounces ‘extremely grave’ situation in Gaza, calls for release of hostages
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Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for 'to the city and to the world' ) Christmas' day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Pope Francis denounces the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza and appeals for the freeing of hostages held by Hamas during his traditional Christmas address in Rome.
“I think of the Christian communities in Israel and Palestine, particularly in Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is extremely grave. May there be a ceasefire, may the hostages be released and aid be given to the people worn out by hunger and by war,” he says.
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