Pope's Prayer for Peace
Pope Leo XIV prayed for a just and lasting peace in the Holy Land, following the start of the first phase of a peace deal between Israel and Gaza.
We ask God, who is the true peace of humanity, to heal all wounds and to help us with his grace to accomplish what now seems humanly impossible: to remember that the other is not an enemy, but a brother or sister to be seen, forgiven and offered the hope of reconciliation.
The pope's prayer came after the agreement to begin the peace process, led by U.S. Trump, was approved by Israel and Hamas, including a ceasefire, exchange of hostages and prisoners, and humanitarian aid for Gaza.
- Ceasefire in the Palestinian territory
- Exchange of hostages and prisoners
- Humanitarian aid for Gaza
The pope highlighted the new peace deal as a "spark of hope in the Holy Land."
Author's summary: Pope prays for lasting peace in the Holy Land.