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The 96th Plenary Assembly of ROACO (Riunione delle Opere di Aiuto alle Chiese Orientali), in which the John Paul II Foundation also participated, was held from June 24-27. This year, the assembly focused on the serious difficulties Christians, especially in the Middle East, are facing.

Wars, internal conflicts and insecurity are the main reasons why a large part of the Christian population in the Middle East is leaving their territories to go live in the diaspora. The meeting concluded with a moving papal audience, during which Pope Francis renewed his call for peace, declaring, "Once again I say: enough! enough. because violence will never bring peace." A strong call for a cessation of violence and the search for peaceful solutions to ongoing crises.

This event emphasized the importance of international solidarity and cooperation to support Christian communities in places of conflict, promoting a message of hope and peace for the future.