Pope Francis Urges Prayers for Holy Land Suffering and Hostages

Pope Francis has called for prayers for the immense suffering of people in the Holy Land, particularly in Palestine and Israel, describing the ongoing conflict as terrorism rather than war. The Pope met with delegations of Israelis and Palestinians who have relatives affected by the conflict, expressing his anguish and calling for dialogue and peace. He urged everyone to pray for peace and to solve problems without being driven by destructive passions. The meetings were of a humanitarian nature, demonstrating the Pope's spiritual closeness to those suffering.