U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls for ceasefire ahead of Easter
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of the Christian Easter holidays.
“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This must stop,” the group said in a statement.
“To move forward, a cease fire and a permanent cessation of war and violence is absolutely necessary. To move forward, those held hostage must be released and civilians must be protected. To move forward, humanitarian aid must reach those who are in such dire need.” [Continue reading…]