“Tragic and Regrettable”…Also Criticizes Spreading Anti-Semitism,
Pope Francis expressed concerns about Gaza and anti-Semitism at the end of the Easter Mass on the 20th (local time). 2025.4.20. ⓒ AFP=News1,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Lee Chang-kyu = Pope Francis, who is recovering after being hospitalized for pneumonia, expressed concerns about anti-Semitism and the situation in Gaza as he attended the Easter Mass. ‘,
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, ‘According to Reuters and AFP, the Pope came out on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the end of the Easter Mass and said to the tens of thousands of gathered believers and visitors, “I give you my Easter blessing.” ‘,
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, ‘While Cardinal Angelo Comastri presided over the Easter Mass instead of the Pope, it was expected that the Pope would not attend, but he made a surprise appearance to greet. ‘,
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, ‘Regarding the situation in Gaza, the Pope said it was “tragic and regrettable” and urged Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to release hostages. ‘,
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, ‘The Pope expressed solidarity with “all the Israeli and Palestinian people who are suffering” and appealed to the parties involved in the conflict to “immediately ceasefire, release hostages, and help those who long for peace and are hungry.” ‘,
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, ‘Additionally, the Pope criticized the globally spreading atmosphere of anti-Semitism. ‘,
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, ‘After the speech, the Pope visited the square in his car, waving to the believers. ‘,
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, ‘Meanwhile, the Pope had a private meeting with JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, who visited Italy on the same day.\n’