Title: Pope Expresses Solidarity with Catholics in the Holy Land

Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with Catholics in the Holy Land on Wednesday as Easter approaches, stating, "You are not alone," following a meeting with peace activists, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who have lost relatives in the conflict. The Argentine pope wrote in a message published by the Vatican: "I am close to all of you, in your various rites, especially to those who are suffering greatly from the tragedy of this senseless war during this difficult time."