Vatican city: Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the ceasefire agreement in Gaza would mark the beginning of a path leading to a just and lasting peace that respects the aspirations of both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.
According to Jordan News Agency, in his address following Sunday prayers, the Pontiff said the agreement signifies the start of a peace process in the Holy Land. He called on all concerned parties to continue along this path toward a fair and enduring peace that upholds the legitimate aspirations of both peoples, after a war that left death and destruction everywhere.