(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 26 - Pope Francis on Sunday thanked Godfor the truce in the war between Hamas and Israel and for therelease of some of the hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7attacks in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.
"Today we thank God that there is finally a truce between Israeland Palestine and some hostages have been released," the popesaid in his Angelus address, which was read on his behalf by MgrPaolo Braida because Francis is unwell.
"Let us pray that all of them will be released as soon aspossible: let us think of their families.
"May more humanitarian aid enter Gaza, and may we insist ondialogue: it is the only way to have peace. Those who do notwant dialogue do not want peace". (ANSA).
Pope thanks God for Gaza truce
2023-11-26T12:36:43.888Z
Highlights: Pope thanks God for Gaza truce. Pope Francis on Sunday thanked God for the truce in the war between Hamas and Israel and for the release of some of the hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7 attacks. "Today we thank God that there is finally a truce between Israeland Palestine and some hostages have been released," the popesaid in his Angelus address, which was read on his behalf by MgrPaolo Braida because Francis is unwell. "May more humanitarian aid enter Gaza, and may we insist ondialogue: it is the only way to have peace," he said.
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Pope Francis on Sunday thanked God for the truce in the war between Hamas and Israel and for the release of some of the hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7 attacks in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. © ANSA