"These structures of sin replace faith with idolatry," he said.
"In recent months, violations of the cease-fire have multiplied," noted the Pope at the Regina Coeli prayer.
The Pope expressed his sympathy for the victims of a hospital fire in Iraq, and gave thanks for newly ordained priests.
Recordó que los ancianos tienen la importante misión de transmitir las raíces a los jóvenes, hablarles de Dios y cuidar a todos.