In a joint statement, Cardinals gathered in General Congregation before the start of the conclave that will choose the successor of the papa Francisco They expressed on Tuesday their “Deep concern” For the continuity and intensification of armed conflicts in various regions of the world, especially those that affect the civilian population.
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The statement, disseminated by the Holy See Through Vatican News, he warns that no significant advances have been registered towards peace in critical areas such as Ukraine, Middle East and other regions marked by violence. “On the contrary, attacks have been intensified, especially to the detriment of the civilian population.”
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Before this panorama, The cardinals made a “unanimous” call to the parties involved to reach “The sooner the permanent fire” and open negotiations “without previous conditions or more delays ”. They also invited the faithful around the world to intensify their prayers “for a fair and lasting peace.”
The message acquires special relevance in a context of stagnation in the Ukraine War, where after more than three years of conflict the front lines remain frozen and diplomatic efforts have failed to achieve specific results. The most recent round of the call “Paris format” which includes a Ukraine, Russia, the United States and the European Union He did not make advances in prison exchanges or in the creation of demilitarized areas.
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The situation is also critical in Middle East. A joint attack by Israel and the United States Against Hutis militias of Yemen marked a dangerous regional escalation, while the Gaza Strip remains immersed in a humanitarian crisis. Despite the mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar and Washington, the high fire between Israel and Hamas has not been restored since the late 2024.
The cardinal message resonates strongly after the death of papa Franciscooccurred on April 21. During his pontificate, Jorge Bergoglio made constants called La Paz.
In his last blessing “Urbi et Orbi”, pronounced on the eve of his death, denounced the “dramatic and unworthy humanitarian crisis” in Gaza and sympathized with the victims of conflicts in Ukraine, Yemen and the democratic republic of Congo, among others.
