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Pope Francis on Wednesday once again called for an “immediate ceasefire” of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Speaking during his General Audience on Wednesday, the pope said, “Unfortunately, sad news continues to come from the Middle East.”
Israeli airstrikes on aid workers delivering food in Gaza killed at least seven people — including a U.S.-Canada dual citizen and citizens of Australia, Poland and the United Kingdom. It’s the latest Israeli military action to hit humanitarian efforts in the besieged Palestinian territory.
World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said early Tuesday it was immediately pausing operations in the region, delivering a blow to the recently opened sea route for food aid. Ships carrying food sailed away from Gaza after arriving just a day earlier.
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Speaking during his General Audience on Wednesday, the pope said, “Unfortunately, sad news continues to come from the Middle East.”
Israeli airstrikes on aid workers delivering food in Gaza killed at least seven people — including a U.S.-Canada dual citizen and citizens of Australia, Poland and the United Kingdom. It’s the latest Israeli military action to hit humanitarian efforts in the besieged Palestinian territory.
World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said early Tuesday it was immediately pausing operations in the region, delivering a blow to the recently opened sea route for food aid. Ships carrying food sailed away from Gaza after arriving just a day earlier.
Continued below.
Pope Francis renews call ceasefire in Gaza, prays for volunteers killed in conflict
Pope Francis on Wednesday once again called for an “immediate ceasefire” of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
