NNA – quot;I encourage the release of hostages, and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.quot;nbsp; With these words, Pope Francis made his latest appeal for the Holy Land.
His remarks camenbsp;at the conclusion of this morning#39;s weekly Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter#39;s Square as he addressed Italian-speaking pilgrims.
quot;I always think of the grave situation in Palestine and Israel,quot; the Pope said, as he appealed for the release of Israeli hostages in the hands of Hamas and to facilitate entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.–Vatican news
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