Pope Francis reiterated Sunday he is
close to Israeli hostage families and also reiterated a call for
no more war in the Middle East and elsewhere.
"I think of Hersh Goldberg, found dead at the beginning of
September with five other hostages in Gaza," the Argentine
pontiff said at his weekly Angelus prayer and blessing.
"In November last year I met his mother Rachel, who struck me
with her humanity.
"I accompany her at this moment.
"I pray for the victims and continue to be close to all the
families of the hostages.
"Let the conflict in Palestine and Israel cease, let the
violence cease, let the hostages be released, let negotiations
continue and let peace solutions be found".
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