Pope appears in better health, praises Israeli and Arab fathers who both lost daughters in conflict.

87-year-old Pope Francis appeared healthier at his weekly general audience, walking with a cane and delivering a clear speech. This was his first public event since Palm Sunday Mass. He discussed the virtue of patience and renewed his call for peace, referencing the friendship of two fathers, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who both lost their daughters in the Middle East conflict. The fathers, Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan, have become advocates for peace despite their different backgrounds.

March 27, 2024
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