Jerusalem: As tentative breakthroughs emerge in negotiations to end nearly two years of relentless conflict in Gaza, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has issued a pastoral letter urging the faithful to cultivate hope, deepen prayer, and reject the logic of violence and division. The Patriarch’s message comes amid reports of potential progress toward the release of hostages, freeing of Palestinian prisoners, and a halt to military offensives in the region.

In his letter to the faithful, Cardinal Pizzaballa described the recent developments as “an important and long-awaited first step.” He highlighted reports of the possible release of Israeli hostages and some Palestinian prisoners, coupled with signs of cessation of bombardments, as a potential turning poi

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