NNA - Pope Francis, in his address before the Angelus prayer, mentioned the World Day of Migrants and Refugees and called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza, Palestine, and Israel.

He said: "I continue to follow with pain and deep concern the expansion and intensification of the conflict in Lebanon. Lebanon is a message, but at the moment it is a tormented message, and this war has devastating effects on the population, and so many people continue to die day after day in the Middle East. Let us pray for the victims, for their families, and let us pray for peace."

The Pope concluded: "I call on all parties to immediately cease fire in Lebanon, Gaza, Palestine, and Israel, to release the hostages and allow humanitarian aid to reach them. Let us not forget the tormented Ukraine either."

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