Pope Francis made a heartfelt plea for peace during his Angelus prayer following a mass in Brussels, Belgium, where he addressed a crowd of 40,000 people at the King Baudouin stadium. Expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, the pontiff called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further devastation on the population.
Highlighting Lebanon as a message of peace that is currently tormented by war, Pope Francis urged all parties involved to halt the hostilities not only in Lebanon but also in Gaza, the rest of Palestine, and Israel. He emphasized the importance of releasing hostages and allowing humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
At 87 years old, Pope Francis has been a vocal advocate for peace in the Middle East, consistently calling for an end to the violence between Israel and Hamas. He has also been a strong proponent for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Following his visit to Luxembourg and Belgium, Pope Francis is set to return to the Vatican on Sunday, continuing his mission to promote peace and unity in the region.
