The Pope asked for prayers for war-torn countries.
“May this event awaken consciences and respect the lives and dignity of individuals and nations in situations of armed conflict,” the Pope said in the Angelus Prayer. He made this reference to the international conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which is being held in Geneva to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions.
Addressing the faithful at the Angelus gathering, the Pope asked for a common prayer: for an end to escalation and respect for human life to come first, especially for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel and Lebanon. Please continue. It's sacred, he said.
Pope Francis' appeal
– The first victims are civilians. We see it every day. There are many innocent victims. Every day we see images of countless children being slaughtered. Let us pray for peace, Francis urged.
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He also spoke about the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which will begin in Geneva to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions.
“May this event awaken consciences so that in times of armed conflict, the lives and dignity of individuals and nations, and the inviolability of civilian objects and places of worship, are protected in accordance with international humanitarian law,” the Pope appealed. .
He added: “The destroyed hospitals and schools are a sad sight.”
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Francis commemorated the 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's establishment of the Commission on Religious Relations with Judaism, celebrated on October 22, and the 59th anniversary of the publication of the conciliar declaration Nostra Aetate on the Church's attitude toward non-Judaism. mentioned. Christianity was abolished on Monday.
“Especially in these times of great suffering and tension, I encourage those who are committed to dialogue and peace at the local level,” the Pope stressed.
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