The Palestine Forum of New Zealand extends its heartfelt
congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election
as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
We
recognize this moment as a significant chapter in the
Church’s history, and we pray that His Holiness will be a
voice of courage, justice, and compassion for all oppressed
peoples, especially in Palestine.
We remember with
deep gratitude how the late Pope Francis stood by the
Christians of Gaza in their darkest hours, calling them
nightly until his final moments to offer prayers and words
of hope. That extraordinary act of solidarity was a message
not only to the Christians of Gaza but to all Palestinians:
their suffering is seen, and their humanity is
sacred.
Today, we call upon His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
to continue this noble legacy — to be a steadfast advocate
for peace, justice, and the dignity of the Palestinian
people, including the Christian communities under siege in
Gaza.
From Aotearoa New Zealand, we reaffirm our
solidarity with all those who work for justice, peace, and
the protection of human
dignity.
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