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Francis has repeatedly deplored the death and destruction in the Gaza war.
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In previous years, Francis would start it prostrating himself on the marble floor of the basilica, but his physical condition no longer allows him to do so.
The letter was delivered the day after the United States did not veto a UN vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan. The resolution passed with 14 votes in favor.
CUFI Action funder Chairwoman Sandra Parker asked, if the resolution was "Welcomed by Hamas," "Who is the current American policy helping?"
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"We should never forget that war is always a defeat," Pope Francis said.
The Patriarch also underscored the importance of dialogue in navigating the complex political landscape surrounding the conflict.
Highlighting the impact of the conflict, it noted that "Since [Hamas's October 7 attack], more than 30,000 have been killed by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, the majority of them women and children."
Chairman's Conference welcomes global leaders to tackle alleged Hamas ties, Iranian threats, and the globalization of radical Islam.
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