"I appeal once again," Pope Francis said, "for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, for the release of the hostages... and for access to humanitarian aid," the Pope said.
Pope Francis on Wednesday, on the occasion of Christmas, called on the people worldwide to "silence the sound of arms" and work towards overcoming the divisions that continue to afflict the global community, as reported by Euronews.
Vatican City [Vatican], December 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Pope Francis said in his Urbi et Orbi speech for Christmas on Saturday that people should prioritize dialogue and discussion over unilateralism and isolation, including in the resolution of international conflicts such as Syria and Ethiopia.