Pope Respects UN Peacekeepers
Pope Respects UN Peacekeepers. Pope Francis has strongly appealed for the protection of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, following recent instances where Israeli forces fired at them. It also left at least four peacekeepers wounded. The troops must be treated as peacekeepers, the Pope said.
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Pope Francis For UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon to be respected as Netanyahu says the force should be moved from the country
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"I am close to all the populations involved, in Palestine, Israel and Lebanon, where I ask the United Nations peacekeeping forces to be respected," the Pope… pic.twitter.com/Sz2DptV9Ow
Ceasefire Appeal in Middle East
Pope calls for Middle East ceasefire He called on all the parties to take part in diplomacy and dialogue for a permanent peace. Pope Francis has called on fighting to be halted as early as October 2023.
Pope Francis: “War is an Illusion”
War, the Pope said was an illusion that could not give us peace and security. He stressed that all wars end in defeat for everyone, and above all perhaps for those who believe they are unbeatable. He prayed for the poor victims, hostages and those deprived of their lands as an ongoing conflict result of hatred and revenge in Syria.
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WORRIES FOR UKRAINE AND HAITI
The Pope also showed concern for unrest in other regions. He said Ukrainians should be not abandoned to “freeze in a Russian winter” and called for an end to any bombings of civilians. Pope Francis also mentioned the continued violence in Haiti. needless to say that there some 800 lives have been lost due to gang violence.
Prayers For Peace Among Troubled Peoples
The Pope ended by turning his attention to the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace” initiative. He also entrusted the prayers for peace to Our Lady, mentioning Ukraine and Myanmar, where war is raging. Sudan was added on as being among other nations experiencing violence.
Q: What did the Pope have to say about UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
The Pope requested “respect” and the protection of UN peacekeepers who had been shot at by Israeli troops.
How does the Pope think about war?
War is a myth, an illusion of power and ostentation that never brings peace or security. He called for dialogue and diplomacy to settle
WHAT OTHER ISSUES DID THE POPE SPEAK TO?
The Pope mixed in his words about Ukraine and Haiti, urging to stop further violence and civilian casualties on those territories.
What were the Pope talking about peace event?
The Pope mentioned the event “One Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace” that Aid to the Church in Need has set up.
Who did the Pope pray for?
He told of many victims, hostages and persons deported because of the conflicts in Lebanon or Ukraine as well as other war points lost out with recognition due to Haití.
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