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Pope Francis: A call to peace and solidarity in the Holy Year 2025
Pope Francis' state of health remains critical but stable. Another call for peace and solidarity from Gaza.
Pope Francis: A call to peace and solidarity in the Holy Year 2025
The health of Pope Francis is still critical but stable, as the Krone . Since February 14, he has been treated in the Roman polyclinic "Agostino Gemelli" due to severe pneumonia. In the meantime, the 88-year-old receives recovery wishes and prayers from all over the world, including a moving video message from a Catholic community in the Gaza Strip. These approximately 40 believers who were in front of an altar expressed their gratitude for the support of the Pope during the crisis period and prayed for his recovery. In their video they expressed: "The whole world prays for them and is very grateful to them." Pope Francis has close relationships with the Christian community in Gaza and has been in contact with the pastor there since the start of the war.
Papal Call for Peace and Unity
In his message to the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis appeals to all people and states to stand up for justice and peace, such as Bistum-augsburg.de He emphasizes that the "cry of threatened humanity" is loud through the exploitation of the earth and the oppression of our fellow human beings. The Pope calls for a fundamental change in dealing with guilt and forgiveness and speaks for an international financial regulations that promotes solidarity and harmony. He sees the combating of the international debt crisis crucial to return their dignity to the defenseless.
He also advocates the ostracism of the death penalty and for the use of part of the armor expenditure to combat hunger and promote education in the poorest countries in the world. The Pope explains that real peace not only means the end of a war, but rather a fresh start in which people live in unity and fraternity. Bishop Dr. Bertram comments on this important message by emphasizing that peace is not just a condition, but also an ongoing task for humanity. The world day of peace asks us to recognize and live the mutual connection and solidarity.