Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during Easter appearance
"I appeal to the warring parties: Call a ceasefire, release the hostages and come to the aid of a starving people that aspires to a future of peace," the Pope's Easter message said.
Pope Francis speaks from a balcony on the day of the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) message, at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, in the Vatican, April 20, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/YARA NARDI)ByREUTERSUpdated:
