"Pope Francis Urges Gaza Cease-Fire and Offers Hope Amid Health Concerns"

Pope Francis, amid renewed health concerns, delivered a strong Easter message calling for a Gaza cease-fire and humanitarian aid, as well as the release of hostages to Israel. He also made explicit appeals for peace in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine, while reducing his participation in two major Holy Week events, possibly indicating a new phase in his papacy where he is scaling back to observe and highlight the limits imposed by his own health constraints.