Pope urges release of hostages and humanitarian aid access in Gaza

Pope Francis meets with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's delegation members at the Vatican
Pope Francis meets with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's delegation members at the Vatican October 25, 2023. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS
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"I am always thinking about the grave situation in Palestine and Israel. I encourage the release of hostages and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza," he said during his weekly audience.

Francis recalled that he will lead on Friday special prayers for peace in St. Peter's Basilica, in what he said last week would be a "a day of fasting, prayers, penance".

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