Pope prays ceasefire between Israel and Gaza will hold

Illustrative: Pope Francis blesses attendees from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's square during the Regina Coeli prayer on May 14, 2023 in The Vatican. (Tiziana FABI / AFP)
Illustrative: Pope Francis blesses attendees from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's square during the Regina Coeli prayer on May 14, 2023 in The Vatican. (Tiziana FABI / AFP)

Pope Francis says he prays the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza terror groups will hold.

The pontiff says during his Sunday address at the Vatican that “weapons will not bring security and stability” to Israelis and Palestinians.

“On the contrary, they will continue to destroy any hope of peace,” he adds, lamenting that “innocent people, including women and children, have lost their lives.”

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