Pope following Mideast situation with “concern, even pain”

Pope Francis during his weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on March 20, 2024

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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 04/14/24

"May all the nations instead take the side of peace, and help Israelis and Palestinians live in two States, side by side, in safety. It is their deep and legitimate desire, and it is their right! Two neighboring States."

Pope Francis made this appeal after praying the midday Regina Caeli on April 14:

CNEWA visit

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is currently in Jerusalem, in his role as the president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

He celebrated Mass this morning near Bethlehem, in Beit Jala, as reported by radio host Lino Rulli, who is also there.

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