Pope Francis’ Passing: His Key Statements on Gaza and the Ongoing Genocide

By Romana Rubeo  

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, leaves behind a legacy defined by his steadfast calls for peace and justice in Gaza, persistently urging ceasefires, condemning violence, and advocating for the protection of civilians.

Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88, was the first Jesuit and the first Latin American pontiff. 

In the final years of his papacy, he…