Earlier than the graduation of Holy Week, america Convention of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) launched an announcement asking for prayer for peace within the Center East and an finish to the Israel-Hamas battle.
“Because the Church enters Holy Week and Christ’s struggling on the cross and his resurrection are made current to us so vividly, we’re related to the very supply of hope,” the assertion mentioned.
On Saturday, London additionally witnessed a major gathering of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and elevated assist for the war-torn area. Organized by the Palestine Solidarity Marketing campaign, the occasion commenced at Russell Sq. within the metropolis middle, adopted by a march to Trafalgar Sq. for a mid-afternoon rally.
Sally Worgan, 65, a retired social employee, had travelled from Gloucestershire in western England to attend.
“I believe it is necessary for the Palestinian folks to know that folks do assist them, that they don’t seem to be simply on their very own,” mentioned Sally Worgan, 65, a retired social employee, advised information company AFP.
On Sunday, the Gaza well being ministry reported that at the least 32,782 Palestinians have been killed and 75,298 injured in Israel’s navy offensive on Gaza for the reason that begin of the battle on october 7.
(With inputs from businesses)