Pope Francis dies at 88 after final appeal for Gaza ceasefire
Common Dreams

Pope Francis dies at 88 after final appeal for Gaza ceasefire

Will the millions who will mourn his death these coming days respect this wish of his? Will they care for Gazans and Palestinians the way he did?

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