Israeli raid hits Catholic Church in Gaza
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The direct strike killed three people as confirmed by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem hours after the attack.
A reported strike on the only Catholic Church in Gaza killed three people and injured nine others July 17, according to a statement from the Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM. Among the injured was the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. Pictures showed damage to the church’s roof and windows.
Jakarta condemns Israel's deadly attack on Holy Family Church in Gaza Strip, which killed 3 people and injured several others - Anadolu Ajansı
The Bazaar is the church’s biggest fundraiser, but in addition to supporting the church financially, the event brings people together and fosters a sense of community.
With the Holy Father, the Catholic bishops of the United States are deeply saddened to learn about the deaths and injuries at Holy Family Church in Gaza caused by a military strike,’ Archbishop Broglio wrote in a Thursday statement.
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