Pope Francis expresses concern over humanitarian situation in Gaza

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# 18 October 2023 16:17 (UTC +04:00)

Pope Francis expresses concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling on all parties to lay down their weapons, the official X account of Pope Francis notes, APA reports.

“The situation in Gaza is desperate. Please let everything possible be done to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe. The possible widening of the conflict is disturbing. Let the weapons be silenced; let the cry for peace be heard from the poor, from the people, from the children!” the post reads.

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