"Pope Francis Condemns Indiscriminate Civilian Strikes in Gaza and Ukraine"
TL;DR
Pope Francis denounced the killing of civilians in conflicts around the world, warning aggressor nations that modern wars indiscriminately strike civilian populations. He highlighted the situations in Gaza and Ukraine as clear proof of this and emphasized the need to prevent grave violations of international humanitarian law. The pope also condemned Hamas' attack on Israel and called for a cease-fire in various conflict zones, including Lebanon, while expressing concern over the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
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