Pope Telephones Peres and Abbas, Tells of His 'Serious Concerns' in Gaza
Underlines Importance of Prayer to Israeli and Palestinian Presidents
Vatican City, July 18, 2014 (Zenit.org) | 556 hits
In response to the worsening conflict in Gaza that is claiming numerous lives, Pope Francis has personally telephoned the presidents of Israel and Palestine, urging them to work to bring an end to hostilities.
Following last Sunday’s heartfelt appeal for continued prayer for peace in the Holy Land, this morning the Pontiff called President Shimon Peres of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine to share his "serious concerns" regarding the conflict in Gaza, where more than 250 people have been killed.
The Israeli military has been stepping up its 11-day military operation, launching a ground offensive against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip last night. The Israeli raids come in response to the missiles that the Palestinian Muslim extremist group Hamas has been launching at Israel, often from tops of hospitals or schools.
The Vatican press office vice-director, Father Ciro Benedettini, told journalists in the press room this afternoon that the Pope called Peres at 10 a.m., and Abbas at 11:30 a.m.
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Vatican City, July 18, 2014 (Zenit.org) | 556 hits
In response to the worsening conflict in Gaza that is claiming numerous lives, Pope Francis has personally telephoned the presidents of Israel and Palestine, urging them to work to bring an end to hostilities.
Following last Sunday’s heartfelt appeal for continued prayer for peace in the Holy Land, this morning the Pontiff called President Shimon Peres of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine to share his "serious concerns" regarding the conflict in Gaza, where more than 250 people have been killed.
The Israeli military has been stepping up its 11-day military operation, launching a ground offensive against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip last night. The Israeli raids come in response to the missiles that the Palestinian Muslim extremist group Hamas has been launching at Israel, often from tops of hospitals or schools.
The Vatican press office vice-director, Father Ciro Benedettini, told journalists in the press room this afternoon that the Pope called Peres at 10 a.m., and Abbas at 11:30 a.m.
link to entire article: www.zenit.org/…/pope-telephones…