Pope Leo has condemned an Israeli strike on a Catholic church in Gaza, calling for an end to the “barbarity of war”. Three people died and several were injured in the attack, which also damaged the Holy Family Church compound. The Pope spoke out after his Angelus prayer, appealing to the international community to respect humanitarian law and protect civilians. He specifically mentioned the prohibition on collective punishment, indiscriminate use of force, and forced displacement of the population.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-leo-calls-end-barbarity-war-after-strike-gaza-church-2025-07-20