Pope Francis said today (May 20, 2018) that "gestures of dialogue and reconciliation" are needed for the Holy Land and all the Middle East, according to the Fox News website.
He told faithful in St. Peter's Square today he had "united himself spiritually" to a prayer vigil held yesterday in Jerusalem, which, he noted, is holy for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. During Mass today, Francis cited the "heartening" situation in Gaza and prayed that hearts be changed so peace arrives.
Palestinian authorities say more than 110 Palestinians have been killed by live fire of Israeli troops during violence across the border between Gaza and Israel since late March.
The U.S. decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has also fueled violence.
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