Pope confronts fresh violence and ‘lifeless bodies of children’ in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has “forcefully” appealed for an end to hostilities in both Ukraine and Gaza, asking for dialogue to ensure the cessation of violence, for the freedom of Israeli hostages and for humanitarian law to be respected. Speaking at the close of his general audience on 28 May, the Pope said that his thoughts The post Pope confronts fresh violence and ‘lifeless bodies of children’ in Ukraine and Gaza first appeared on Catholic Herald. The post Pope confronts fresh violence and ‘lifeless bodies of children’ in Ukraine and Gaza appeared first on Catholic Herald.