Speaking after Sunday's Angelus prayer, from the window of his study in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, before thousands of believers and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope made particular reference to those who “try to cross the border.” . Jungle of the Darién, between Colombia and Panama”, where many die.
“These are often families with children who embark on dangerous journeys, who are deceived, abused and robbed by those who falsely promise them a short and safe journey,” explained the Bishop of Rome.
“Many are losing their lives in this jungle,” he lamented, noting that “a joint effort by the countries most directly affected and the international community is necessary to prevent this tragic reality from going unnoticed and for a common humanitarian response afford to.”
This Sunday, the Pope reiterated his deep concern about the worsening of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and referred to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, where more than 15,000 people have already died as a result of the attacks in Tel Aviv, including many women. and children.
“I continue to receive very serious and painful news from Gaza,” the holy father said, condemning the fact that “unarmed civilians are being subjected to bombings and shootings.”
“And this happened even within the Holy Family parish complex, where there are no terrorists, but families, children, the sick, the disabled, nuns.”
“A mother and her daughter, Ms. Nahida Khalil Anton and her daughter Samar Kamal Anton, were murdered and other people were injured by snipers while going to the toilet,” denounced Francisco, who, in response to these acts, stated that “it is war, it is terrorism.” .
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