This trip is organized in a context of “humanitarian tragedy” in Gaza and “endless expectations” of the liberation of Israeli hostages, said the Conference of Bishops of France.
The presidency of the Conference of Bishops of France (CEF) will surrender “In Holy Land” From August 16 to 20 in a context of “Humanitarian tragedy” in Gaza and D ‘“Interminable wait” From the release of Israeli hostages, she announced this Sunday, August 10.
This visit hears “Manage the support of our Church, not only to Christian communities but also to all friends of peace, whatever their convictions or their religions, in an extremely painful and uncertain period”according to the press release.
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Ensure “material and spiritual support”
CEF officials, chaired by Cardinal Jean-Marc Avine, Archbishop of Marseille, want to make this visit “In the church that lives in Jerusalem and throughout the region”the “First gesture” of their mandate, started in July. Their ambition is“Ensure the peoples of this land, especially to the poorest, the material and spiritual support they need”they say in their press release. Pope Leo XIV assured on August 3 that the Church and the youth of the world were in solidarity with those living in regions torn by the war during the closing mass of the young people in Rome who attracted Catholics around the world.
The Israeli offensive, which has lasted for 22 months, killed at least 61,430 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health, led by Hamas, figures that the UN judges reliable. The war was launched by the attack on Hamas against Israel in October 2023, which left 1219 dead, mainly civilians, according to an AFP count based on official figures.
