Pope Francis Renews Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

On Wednesday, Pope Francis renewed his calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the end of the war.

Pope Francis said: “I continue to follow the conflict in Israel and Palestine with much worry and pain,” adding: “I renew my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire: there is so much suffering there.”

He added: “I encourage all parties involved to resume negotiations,” 

“And call on everyone to make an urgent commitment to get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza," he resumed.

He asserted that the people of Gaza are “on their last legs, and really need it.”

Pope Francis also renewed his calls for the immediate release of all hostages, saying “Let all hostages, who had seen hope in the truce a few days ago, be freed immediately, so that this great suffering for Israelis and Palestinians might come to an end.”

“Please”, he concluded, “no to weapons, yes to peace."

His statements came by the end of his audiences on Wednesday.