Pope Francis waves as he leads Sunday Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican July 16, 2017. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Sunday he was alarmed by the recent violence in Jerusalem and called for dialogue and moderation to help restore peace.
"I am following with trepidation the grave tension and violence of recent days in Jerusalem. I feel the need to express a heartfelt call for moderation and dialogue," the pope told pilgrims gathered under blazing sunshine in St Peter's Square.
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