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Pope Leo XIV Urges Peace, Denounces Violence in Gaza at Sunday Address
- On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed a crowd at the Vatican to urge peace amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
- His appeal followed a July 17 Israeli strike on Gaza’s Holy Family Church, killing three civilians sheltering there and injuring several including the priest.
- Pope Leo emphasized the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilians endure hunger, violence, and death while calling all conflict parties to respect human dignity and end hostilities.
- He thanked journalists who spread his message in 56 languages, urged global solidarity through prayer and love, and highlighted calls for a ceasefire, hostage release, and respect for humanitarian law.
- The speech recalled the 2023 Gaza War triggered by a Hamas attack killing 1,200 Israelis and taking over 250 hostages, with implications for ongoing peace negotiations and international humanitarian efforts.
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Pope Leo XIV urges ‘full respect for humanitarian law’ in Gaza
VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV called for peace negotiations and respect for humanitarian law in Gaza, 10 days after an Israeli strike caused the death of three people at the only Catholic church in the enclave. “I renew my heartfelt appeal for a ceasefire, for the release of hostages, and for the full respect for humanitarian law,” […] The post Pope Leo XIV urges ‘full respect for humanitarian law’ in Gaza appeared first on Interaksyon.
The question arises from the statements made and the gestures made in the last days by Leo XIV, his cardinal secretary of state, Pietro Parolin, and the patriarch of Jerusalem of the Latins, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. What is emerging in the sacred palaces is that the Pontiff and his right-hand man, challengers in conclave, are playing in tandem. It is undeniable, in fact, that with Leo XIV the Secretariat of State has immediately regaine…
Pope Leo XIV urges peace, denounces violence in Gaza at Sunday address
Pope Leo XIV used his audience on Sunday, July 27, to make an appeal for peace. Specifically, the pontiff mentioned the conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as Gaza. “I am following with deep concern the extremely grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the civilian population is being crushed by hunger and continues to be exposed to violence and death,” Leo said. “I renew my heartfelt appeal for a ceasefire, the release of hosta…
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Prevost's appeal to the Angelus: "Cessate-il fuoco, liberation of the hostages and respect for humanitarian law." Pax Christi's invitation to ring the bells at 10 pm. And the Pontiff greets the young people who have already arrived for the Jubilee.
Pope Leo XIV Urges ‘Full Respect for Humanitarian Law’ in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV appeared at a window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican to lead the Angelus on June 27. Leo emphasized ‘the very grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the civilian population is crushed by hunger and remains exposed to violence and death.’
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