Pope Francis called out weapon manufacturers and pleaded for peace across the world, focusing on Palestine.
The spiritual head of the Catholic Church and sovereign head of Vatican City, Pope Francis criticized war manufacturers and called for the end of violence around the world, paying particular attention to Gaza.Pope Francis’ remarks from St. Peter’s Basilica focused on Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, speaking of the biblical story of Herod the Great who, according to the Bible, ordered the slaughter of all boys under the age of two in hopes of killing baby Jesus.
