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Pope Leo Speaks to President of Palestine, Urges Protection of Civilians in Gaza
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, JUL 21 – Pope Leo XIV condemned violence in Gaza and called for full respect of humanitarian law amid over 59,000 Palestinian deaths reported, urging urgent aid for vulnerable civilians.
- The Holy See Press Office said on Monday that Pope Leo XIV held a telephone conversation, urging full respect for international humanitarian law while emphasizing urgent aid entry.
- Last Thursday, Israel bombed Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing at least three and injuring ten, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, prompting a call for urgent protection of sacred sites.
- In recent weeks, UNICEF said an average of 28 children are killed daily and over 17,000 have died, showing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with Rachael Cummings warning, 'Without a reversal of the siege... we are going to collapse as a humanitarian response.'
- He emphasised, `Israel’s obligation under the Geneva Conventions to provide food and medical aid,` while explaining legal duty.
- In a recent statement, Abbas urged the international community to end Gaza’s destruction and the 'crime of starvation,' while the Israeli government pledged to investigate the mistaken church strike.
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Pope speaks against forced mass displacement of Gaza civilians - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo, whose role in advocating for peace in Gaza has become notably stark since Israel struck the territory’s only Catholic church last week, told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday that he opposed any forced displacement of Palestinians.
Pope condemns Israel's attack, calls for end to 'barbarity'
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — 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. “I again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of the war and for a peacefu…
In phone call, Pope Leo tells Palestinian president that 'indiscriminate force' and 'forced transfer of population' must stop
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