Francis said he grieved the "abominable attack" of Hamas, and he begged for an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid to reach the strip.
Pope Francis on Monday deplored the desperate humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and the freeing of hostages in his Christmas message.
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis said in his Christmas message Monday that children dying in wars, including Gaza, are the "little Jesuses of today" and that Israeli