His Holiness Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27.
The Pope warns against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere.
He tells the world that “War does not solve any problems, it only sows death and destruction. It increases hatred, multiplies revenge. War erases the future,” (Audience on Oct. 18.)
“Our thoughts go to Palestine and Israel. “Casualties are rising and the situation in Gaza is desperate. Please, may everything possible be done to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.”
What is also “disturbing,” he said, is the possibility the conflict will spread just as so many other battles of war are being waged in the world.
“Silence the weapons. Listen to the cry of the poor, the people, the children, for peace,” the pope said.
Let us hope that the Pope’s words are taken seriously by all, especially warring factions. The world stands in need of Peace.