Holy Father distressed by continuing violence in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Francis is deeply distressed “over the increasing violence” in martyred Ukraine and Gaza. In a statement released on Tuesday, 9 July, the Holy See Press Office affirms, “The Holy Father has learned with great sorrow the news about the attacks on two medical centres in Kyiv, including the largest Ukrainian children’s hospital, as well as a school in Gaza”. “While expressing his closeness to the victims and innocent wounded”, the statement continues, Pope Francis “hopes and prays that concrete paths may soon be identified to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts”.