Pope tells Palestinian children to eschew violence

Speaking to Palestinian children in Bethlehem, the pontiff urges the kids never to “abandon hope, and always look forward.”

“You don’t solve violence with violence,” he says. “Peace is achieved with hard work and dignity.” 

The pope meets with Palestinian children in Bethlehem (screen capture: CTV)
The pope meets with Palestinian children in Bethlehem (screen capture: CTV)

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