Pope Francis Condemns Indiscriminate Striking of Civilians as War Crime

In a significant address, the Pope underscores the humanity of victims in conflicts, particularly in Israel and Ukraine, ahead of genocide hearings against Israel.

• Pope Francis, in a significant address, underscored the humanity of civilian victims in conflicts, particularly highlighting the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine.
• He condemned the indiscriminate striking of civilians, calling it a war crime and an affront to human dignity.
• The Pope expressed deep concern for the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the Israeli military response, and called for a ceasefire and a two-state solution.
• He also condemned the practice of surrogate motherhood, the resurgence of antisemitism, and proposed the establishment of a fund to eliminate hunger.
• His comments come ahead of the hearings to try Israel for genocide, potentially influencing the perception of this crucial international justice event.

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