Vatican expresses dismay over the state in Gaza, as stated by a cardinal
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, has expressed concern over the ongoing situations in Gaza and Ukraine, calling for hope and continued efforts towards peace and reconciliation.
During a church conference in Naples focused on liturgy, Cardinal Parolin addressed questions about both Gaza and Ukraine. He was particularly troubled by the recent Israeli military strike on a hospital in Gaza that claimed the lives of at least 20 people, including five journalists. The Israeli Prime Minister's office described the attack as a "tragic mishap" under investigation.
Cardinal Parolin condemned the military strike on the hospital in Gaza and expressed his concern for the ongoing difficulty of providing humanitarian aid to Gaza's civilian population. He did not provide specific comments about the situation in Ukraine in the provided paragraph.
The cardinal also addressed the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia invasion of Ukraine, stating that today there are not many elements that help us to hope, especially at the international level. He emphasized the need for a disposition of the heart in finding solutions for peace in Ukraine.
In a positive note, Cardinal Parolin mentioned that Pope Francis has chosen hope as the theme for the Jubilee Year 2025. He also highlighted the Vatican's efforts towards peace in Ukraine, including the appointment of Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi as its special envoy for Ukraine, who traveled to Kyiv and Moscow in 2023 to explore paths to a just peace. Additionally, Cardinals Konrad Krajewski and Michael Czerny were sent on aid missions, and Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican as a potential venue for peace talks in May 2025.
Cardinal Parolin concluded by emphasizing that we must not resign ourselves and must continue to work for peace and reconciliation in the context of the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia invasion of Ukraine. His comments serve as a reminder of the ongoing need for hope and action in these challenging times.
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