Pope's Appeal

(Vatican Radio)  Pope Francis has appealed for respect for  Jerusalem’s status quo according to the pertinent United Nations Resolutions regarding the city. Speaking to his weekly General Audience, the Pope said “my thoughts go to Jerusalem and I cannot keep silent my deep concern for the situation that has been created in the past days”.

“At the same time, he continued, I would like to make a heartfelt appeal for everyone’s commitment to respect the city’s status quo, in conformity with the pertinent United Nations Resolutions”.

The Pope’s words of concern came on Wednesday ahead of an expected announcement by US President Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.  Arab leaders have warned the move will create turmoil and trigger violence.  Read more on Vatican Radio.