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The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Holy See Rajae Naji El Mekkaoui hosted a lunch in honour of Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari. During the meeting, the most important issues were discussed, particularly those related to the relationship between religions and conflicts: from the Ukrainian-Russian conflict to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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After 15 months of siege and bombardment by Israeli forces, following attacks by Palestinian armed groups in Israel on 7 October 2023, the Government of Israel and Hamas finally reached an agreement: a ceasefire of hostilities in Gaza.
The "United States of the World" is relieved at this agreement reached, albeit a fragile one, but nevertheless a turning point towards the peace, protection and justice that innocent men, women and children deserve after these endless months of violence.
The pause in hostilities in Gaza will protect everyone, especially children, from the bombs for as long as the truce lasts, but this, says Secretary-General Michele Capasso, must be transformed into a definitive ceasefire and a rapid increase in humanitarian aid, especially to children, to tackle malnutrition and disease.

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At 7pm this evening, the Holy Father Francis presided over the rite of the Opening of the Holy Door and the Mass on the Night of the Solemnity of the Lord's Birth.
During the Eucharistic Celebration, after the proclamation of the Holy Gospel, the Pope delivered the homily that we reproduce at the links below.
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" took part in the ceremony.

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