Gaza, Israel and Catholic Church
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Leo XIV's condemnation of 'indiscriminate use of force' comes days after IDF tank fire hit Holy Family Church, which Israel says was accidental
Pope Leo XIV spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a tank hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people.
The only Catholic Church in Gaza, which Pope Francis called nightly since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, was hit by an Israeli shell this morning (July 17), killing three people and injuring 10 others, including the parish priest.
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.