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.
"Today we thank God that there is finally a truce between Israel
and Palestine and some hostages have been released," the pope
said in his Angelus address, which was read on his behalf by Mgr
Paolo Braida because Francis is unwell.
"Let us pray that all of them will be released as soon as
possible: let us think of their families.
"May more humanitarian aid enter Gaza, and may we insist on
dialogue: it is the only way to have peace. Those who do not
want dialogue do not want peace".
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