In the wake of a deadly Israeli military attack on Holy Family Catholic Parish, the only Catholic church in Gaza, Vatican News reports that Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire. The Vatican Secretary of State this morning sent the following telegram:
"His Holiness Pope Leo XIV was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, and he assures the parish priest, Father Gabriele Romanelli, and the whole parish community of his spiritual closeness. In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured. His Holiness renews his call for an immediate ceasefire, and he expresses his profound hope for dialogue, reconciliation and enduring peace in the region."
