Pope Francis has learnt with great sorrow about the attacks on a school in Gaza, and hopes and prays for concrete solutions to end the wars. According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, he is praying for concrete solution to end the wars and he expressed his deep distress over the increasing violence.
“While expressing his closeness to the victims and innocent wounded,” the statement continues, “he hopes and prays that concrete paths may soon be identified to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts.”
Pope Francis has tirelessly appealed for peace and negotiated solutions to the wars in Gaza, as well as sending Vatican envoys with humanitarian aid and messages of closeness and concern.