Religious Leaders Respond to Strikes on Gaza Churches Amid Humanitarian Crisis
After a rare visit to Gaza, church leaders expressed deep sorrow over the ongoing conflict and the recent attack on the Holy Family Church, which resulted in the deaths of three people. The Israeli Defense Forces reported that the strike was due to a misfire, but Cardinal Pizzaballa and other religious figures condemned the incident and the broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Pope Leo XIV has called for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing the humanitarian implications and the moral responsibility to protect civilian lives. As the international community reacts, with the UN condemning the strikes and leaders urging an end to the violence, faith leaders reiterate their commitment to the people of Gaza, asserting that silence in the face of suffering is a betrayal of conscience.
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