Pope Francis leads prayer for victims of war in Gaza and Ukraine
Pope Francis led a moment of silence to pray for aid workers killed in Gaza and a Ukrainian soldier named Oleksandre, appealing for a cease-fire and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Key Points
- Moment of silence led by Pope Francis for aid workers killed in Gaza and Ukrainian soldier Oleksandre
- Appeal for cease-fire in Gaza and humanitarian aid for Gaza's people
- Display of rosary and New Testament book carried by Oleksandre when he was killed
- Francis shows support for victims of war and urges efforts to prevent further conflict
Pros
- Pope Francis calls for immediate cease-fire in Gaza and release of hostages taken by Hamas
- Highlights the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza
- Shows empathy and support for victims of war