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Pope Francis appeals for peace in Holy Land, says death of children unacceptable Palestinians evacuate a body from the site of Israeli strikes in Gaza City May 17, 2021. CNS photo/Mohammed Salem, Reuters Pope Francis appeals for peace in Holy Land, says death of children unacceptable By  Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service May 17, 2021 VATICAN CITY The injury and death of so many innocent people, especially children, caused by escalating violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip is terrible and unacceptable, putting the area at risk of sinking into a spiral of death and destruction, Pope Francis said. The pope launched an appeal for calm and asked leaders of both sides to put a stop to the roar of weapons and to follow the paths of peace, even with the help of the international community, he said May 16 after reciting the Regina Coeli prayer with hundreds of people in St. Peter s Square.

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