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Pope Francis’ Pastoral Visit to Verona Emphasizes Call to Be Peacemakers

Daniel Ibañez
Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims gathered in the arena in Verona, Italy, on May 18.

The apex of the event came when the Pope embraced Maoz Inon, an Israeli whose parents were killed in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, and Aziz Sarah, a Palestinian, whose brother was killed in the war.