Pope: Israelis, Palestinians face Christmas 'of pain and mourning'
Pope Francis has called several times for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of all hostages taken by Hamas.
Pope Francis speaks during a meeting with members of Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service (CHARIS) at the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, November 4, 2023(photo credit: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters)
