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Gaza, Israel and Catholic Church

Why the Gaza Church Strike Shook the World—and What the Pope Did Next

Is it ever acceptable for a sanctuary to turn into an arena of destruction? The July 17 attack on Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church, the sole Catholic parish in the enclave, has left not only broken walls but a deep sense of loss and indignation within faith groups around the world.

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Pope condemns Israel's attack on Gaza church, speaks with Palestine president

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Pope Leo’s Comments On Israel Striking Gaza's Only Catholic Church Are Going Mega Viral

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Vatican hardens tone on Israel after Gaza parish strike

Francois Mabille, an analyst at France's Geopolitical Observatory of Religion, said the statements represent an increasingly critical view of Israel in the Catholic world.

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Pope Leo XIV condemns ‘barbarity’ of Gaza war as dozens reported killed queuing for aid

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Pope urges immediate end to 'barbarity' of Gaza war

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Pope condemns Israel’s attack against Church, calls for end to ‘barbarity’

The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of worship have to be protected, Pope Leo XIV implored. “Tragic news continues to arrive these days from the Middle East, especially from Gaza,” he said after reciting the Angelus with those gathered outside the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo July 20.

Catholic Church says Israeli strike hits church in Gaza, killing at least 3 people and wounding its priest

Pope Leo XIV said he was "deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack" on the Catholic Church in Gaza.

Russian Orthodox Church official to meet Pope Leo in Vatican, RIA reports

Metropolitan Anthony, a senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church, was quoted by state news agency RIA as saying he would meet Pope Leo on Saturday.

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Catholic and Orthodox Leaders Unite in Condemnation of Gaza Church Bombing

Catholic and Orthodox leaders unite in condemning the Israeli strike on Gaza's Holy Family Church, calling for an immediate ceasefire.