Pope Francis returned to the Vatican after a five-week hospitalization for pneumonia. During his first public appearance post-discharge, he emphasized the urgent need to cease Israeli bombardment of Gaza due to the escalating humanitarian crisis. His Angelus prayer highlighted the necessity of dialogue for peace and the release of hostages. The Pope expressed sorrow over the extensive casualties resulting from renewed attacks, calling upon both conflicting parties and the international community to take urgent action towards resolution.
I am saddened by the resumption of the intense Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, with so many deaths and injuries, Francis wrote.
I ask that the weapons be silenced immediately and that the courage be found to resume dialogue so that all the hostages can be freed and a definitive ceasefire reached.
The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is once again very serious and requires the urgent commitment of the conflicting parties and the international community.
As he was being discharged, the Vatican released the pope's Angelus prayer calling for an immediate end to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
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