https://timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-christmas-message-po…
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages.
“My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack of 7 October, and I reiterate my urgent appeal for the liberation of those still being held hostage,” the 86-year-old says in his traditional Urbi et Orbi message.
“I plead for an end to the military operations with their appalling harvest of innocent civilian victims, and call for a solution to the desperate humanitarian situation by an opening to the provision of humanitarian aid,” he tells thousands of faithful gathered in Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
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