Pope expresses “deep bitterness” over WCK volunteers killed in Gaza

He Pope Francis Today he expressed his “deep bitterness” for the seven employees of an NGO humanitarian convoy World Central Cuisine (WCK) murdered in Link and reiterated his requests for “an immediate ceasefire in the Strip”, at the general hearing on Wednesdays.

“Unfortunately, sad news continues to arrive about Middle East. I once again renew my firm request for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza strip”said the pontiff before the tens of thousands of faithful gathered in the Plaza de Saint Peter to hear it.

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“I express my deep sorrow for the volunteers killed while participating in the distribution of aid”in Gaza and“I pray for them and their families“, added the Pope, who appeared in good shape and read his catechism in a clear voice.

The death of the seven workers in an attack by the Israeli Army against the WCK humanitarian convoy, which according to Israeli military authorities, was due to a “wrong identification”, It caused huge outrage, as almost 200 aid workers have died since the start of the war.

Francisco also asked again that “This exhausted and suffering civilian population is allowed access to the humanitarian help (in Link) and that the hostages be immediately released.” in the hands of Hamas following its attack on Israel on 7 October.

Furthermore, the pope asked “that any irresponsible attempt to expand the conflict in the region be avoided”, in what appeared to be an allusion to the possible military escalation that could involve the Israeli attack on the consulate in Will in Syriafor which the Tehran regime promised revenge.

“May measures be taken so that this and other wars that continue to cause death and suffering in so many parts of the world can soon cease. And let us work tirelessly so that the weapons fall and peace reigns again“, he added, before also remembering “Ukraine martyred”.

On the last Easter Sunday, Francis already asked in his Easter message that “the possibility of accessing humanitarian aid for Link“,”the rapid release of the hostages kidnapped on October 7“, as well as “an immediate ceasefire in the Range”.

Source: Elcomercio

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