A deadly Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, has killed at least three people and wounded several others, sparking international condemnation and renewed calls for a ceasefire.
Pope Leo XIV and top Catholic leaders have denounced the attack as 'barbaric' and 'morally unjustifiable,' highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilians face bombings, starvation, and thirst. The Vatican has hardened its tone against Israel, with church officials warning that no place is sacred amid the ongoing conflict. Israel has expressed 'deep regret' over the incident and pledged to investigate, but faith leaders and humanitarian organizations are demanding urgent action to protect civilians and end the violence.
The strike has intensified global scrutiny of Israel's military actions and the dire conditions facing Gaza's Christian minority.
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