Israel-Palestine conflict: Pope Francis calls for end to deadly fighting

Rome - He called the deaths of children 'terrible' and 'unacceptable'.

By Reuters

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Published: Sun 16 May 2021, 3:01 PM

Pope Francis called on Sunday for an end to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, saying the deaths of so many innocent people in recent days, including children, was unacceptable.

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"I appeal for calm, and for those responsible to end the clamour of weapons and to take the path of peace," he said in a weekly address to faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square.

"Many innocent people have died, amongst them there are also children. This is terrible. Unacceptable. Their death is a sign that (people) don't want to build a future, but destroy it... I wonder where hatred and revenge will lead?"

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