The Pope's health has once again been the focus of attention at the Vatican. On Saturday morning, he suspended his official audiences due to what the Holy See defined as a “slight flu-like condition.” Then, addressing pilgrims, Pope Francis spoke of an “inflammation of the lungs.”

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Immediately after the Angelus prayer, the Pope had lunch with more than 1,000 people in need in the Paul VI Audience Hall to mark this World Day of the Poor.

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The country's civil war broke out in April and its toll is devastating. There have been continuous executions and more than 25 million people are in need of humanitarian aid.

Pope Francis once again appealed for peace in Gaza. He did not point the finger at anyone but rather asked people to help those who are suffering.

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During the Angelus the Pope renewed his call for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza and asked for help for the more than one million Afghan refugees and migrants whom Pakistan is threatening to drive out of their country.

The Pope explained that holiness is a gift that comes with baptism and is "perfected" during one's life.

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The Pope prayed that, “In Gaza, in particular, that space be left to ensure humanitarian aid and that hostages be released immediately.”

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During Sunday's Angelus and before thousands of people, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for peace in the Middle East.

Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs had a phone call with Archbishop Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, about his displeasure with the Pope's words.

The Pope then expressed his great concern for the escalation of conflicts around the world and asked everyone to join for the day of prayer and fasting for peace on October 17th.

During the Angelus the Pope confirmed when his document on St. Therese of the Child Jesus will be published and announced the convocation of a major world event in November.

The Pope invited those present to participate in the ecumenical prayer vigil on the evening of September 30 in St. Peter's Square in preparation for the Synod, which begins on October 4.

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The Pope prayed for the fatalities caused by the devastating fires in Greece, which took more than 20 lives.

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During the Angelus, the Pope greeted a group from Cadiz, Spain and seminarians from the United States, who have come to study in Rome.

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