Pope Francis Steps Up Criticism Of Israel, Says Bombing Of Civilians Is Unacceptable – Antiwar.com

 Pope Francis Steps Up Criticism Of Israel, Says Bombing Of Civilians Is Unacceptable

The Pope renewed his call for a ceasefire and the release of all hostages and said the humanitarian situation in Gaza was ‘shameful’

On Thursday, Pope Francis offered more criticism of the Israeli bombing campaign and siege on the Gaza Strip, calling it “shameful” and saying the bombing of civilians is unacceptable.

“I renew my appeal for a ceasefire and the release of the Israeli hostages in Gaza, where there is a very serious and shameful humanitarian situation, and I ask that the Palestinian population receive all the aid it needs,” the Pope said in a yearly address to diplomats that was delivered by an aide.

“We cannot in any way accept the bombing of civilians or the attacking of infrastructures necessary for their survival. We cannot accept that children are freezing to death because hospitals have been destroyed or a country’s energy network has been hit,” the Pope added.

The Catholic Church teaches that attacks on civilians and military operations that destroy whole cities are a grave crime. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states : “Every act of war directed to the indiscriminate destruction of whole cities or vast areas with their inhabitants is a crime against God and man, which merits firm and unequivocal condemnation.”

Pope Francis also called for an end to the proliferation of destructive weapons. “This morning, I reiterate my appeal that ‘with the money spent on weapons and other military expenditures, let us establish a global fund that can finally put an end to hunger and favor development in the most impoverished countries so that their citizens will not resort to violent or illusory solutions, or have to leave their countries in order to seek a more dignified life,‘” he said.

🔗SOURCE ➡️ Antiwar.com

Related: 11/17 – Pope Francis Has Called For An Investigation To Determine If Israel’s Attacks In Gaza Constitute Genocide, According To Excerpts Released Sunday From An Upcoming New Book Ahead Of The Pontiff’s Jubilee Year.

12/18- Pope Condemns Attacks On Civilians In Gaza: ‘It Is War; It Is Terrorism’

09/30- Pope Francis Suggests Israel’s Actions in Gaza and Lebanon are Disproportionate and Immoral

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