During a Sunday prayer in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis addressed the recent ceasefire in Gaza and called for prayer and humanitarian aid for various global conflicts. He uniquely combines spiritual leadership with contemporary political awareness, challenging the historical silence of his predecessors on pressing issues. Following this, he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, prompting reflection on his impactful words. As a medievalist, the author appreciates Francis’ embrace of history and scholarship, contrasting sharply with the Catholic Church's historical prohibition of certain literature through its infamous Index Librorum Prohibitorum.
Let us pray always for tormented Ukraine, for Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, and all the populations who are suffering because of war, ...
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