«Today I can't look out the window because I have this problem of inflammation of the lungs, and the one reading the reflection will be Monsignor Braida who knows them well because he is the one who does them and always does them so well. Thank you so much for your presence." This was said by Pope Francis who connected via video from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta to introduce the recitation of the Angelus.
«Today we thank God because there is finally a truce between Israel and Palestine and some hostages have been freed. We pray that everyone will be as soon as possible: let's think of their families. May more humanitarian aid enter Gaza, and insist on dialogue: it is the only way, the only way to have peace. Whoever does not want to dialogue does not want peace" is one of the passages of the pontiff's appeal.
Although he did not look out of the window of the Apostolic Palace, according to the Vatican Gendarmerie, around 12 thousand faithful were present in St. Peter's Square. The data is reported by the Holy See Press Office.
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