In his first in-depth interview with a US network, Pope Francis appealed for peace in the Ukraine and Gaza battles, stating that a “negotiated peace” is preferable to an unending fight.
“Please. All warring nations must put an end to their conflict. Look into negotiating. “Look for peace,” the Pope stated in a CBS News interview on Wednesday.
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In his speeches since the conflict began last year, the Pope has been outspoken about ending the Israel-Hamas war and helping people in Gaza.
He claims to call Gaza to the parish every day at 7 p.m. There are over 600 people who provide updates on the situation in Gaza.
“It’s quite hard,” he said. “Food comes in, but they must fight for it.” “It’s very hard.”
When asked if he might assist in negotiating peace between Hamas and Israel, he answered he could and has prayed “a lot” about it.
More than 34,000 Palestinians have died since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7 and Israel launched its counteroffensive.
According to the UN, more than one million people in Gaza will face starvation, many of whom are children. President Biden stated last month that the United States would construct a temporary port along Gaza’s coast, but officials fear it will be insufficient.
Pope Francis urged the world to remember not only the children of Gaza but also the children of Ukraine, who have been living in war-torn communities for more than two years.
“Those children do not know how to grin. He said, “I told them something, and they forgot how to smile.” “And this is very hard when a child forgets to smile.”
“That’s really very serious,” replied the Pope.
He stated that his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin is to cease the war and look for avenues to negotiate peace.
