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Rome Pope speaks about reaching agreement on peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia

23 March 2025 21:07 (UTC +04:00)

Rome Pope Francis, released from the hospital he was treated at afternoon today, has addressed the nation from balcony of the hospital, APA reports.

His speech has been published on website of Holy See.

"I am pleased that Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on the final text of the peace agreement. I hope that it may be signed as soon as possible, and may thus contribute to establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus."

Pope Francis has also touched upon regional issues in Middle East:

"I am saddened by the resumption of heavy Israeli bombing on the Gaza Strip, causing many deaths and injuries. I call for an immediate halt to the weapons; and for the courage to resume dialogue, so that all hostages may be released and a final ceasefire reached. In the Strip, the humanitarian situation is again very serious and requires urgent commitment from the conflicting parties and the international community."

"You are continuing to pray for me with great patience and perseverance: thank you very much! I pray for you too. And together, let us pray for an end to wars and for peace, especially in tormented Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Myanmar, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo," added Pope.