Reflecting on the upcoming Christmas season, Pope Francis yesterday warned that if "desensetization and indifference to the horrors of war prevail, all of humanity is defeated." the Catholic News website reports today (Dec.3, 2024).
"I hope that the glimmer of peace that has emerged can lead to a ceasefire on all fronts," Pope Francis stated after praying the Angelus yesterday.
He was referring to the ceasefire agreement reached between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel to end 13 months of fighting.
Building upon this, the pope also challenged the Lebanese people to elect a president. "As soon as possible," he encouraged, "so that institutions can return to normal functioning, proceed with the necessary reforms, and ensure the country remains an example of peaceful coexistence among different religions."
Pope Francis continued to express his concern for the areas of the world in conflict, including Gaza, Sria, and Ukraine. He shared his deep concern for the release of Israeli hostages and petitioned once again that "humanitarian aid to the exhausted Palestinian population" be available.
Pope Francis renewed his challenge to the international community "and to every man and woman of good will, to do everything possible to stop war and to promote dialogue, frarternity, and reconciliation."
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