New Delhi, March 30 -- It was a scene that should have captured the media attention world over but it didn't. The jingoistic media chose to ignore a desperate struggle indicating our society has turned cold to human emotions.

On 24 March, dozens of women marched barefoot on the streets of Rome. These were mothers from Gaza and Israel who lost their children or relatives in the conflict. Their message-Residents of Israel and Gaza are children of Adam and Eve and despite animosity, all they need is peace.

These women met Pope Leo the next day. However, it's not clear whether he made any appeal to Europe or the US for global peace. I wonder when and where he will next have a chance to wield his moral authority.

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