Pope: Possible Widening of Israel-Palestine Conflict is ‘Disturbing’, Calls for Day of Prayer
| 10/18/2023
By: The Good Newsroom
At his Weekly General Audience today in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis said, “Our thoughts go to Palestine and Israel,” he said to applause. “Casualties are rising and the situation in Gaza is desperate,” he said. “Please, may everything possible be done to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.”
The Pope called for a day of fasting, penance,and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27.
Catholic News Service has this report from the Vatican.
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