Yesterday, it was announced that the Holy Family Church — a shelter and place of worship for Catholics in Gaza — was struck ...

Pope Leo XIV on Monday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who called the pope to discuss the conflict in Gaza ...

Leo, who celebrates three weeks as pope on Thursday, has now mentioned the conflict several times. In his first general audience, held last week, he called on Israel to allow more humanitarian ...

Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and Gaza during his first Sunday blessing as pontiff. “I too address the world’s great powers by repeating the ever-present call ...

Pope Leo’s statement on Gaza, ... 2023, Hamas attack, came as part of a broader appeal by the pontiff for peacemaking in conflict zones from Ukraine to India and Pakistan. ...

Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and ...

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appealed for Israel to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling the situation in the Palestinian enclave "yet more worrying and saddening." Primary Menu Sections ...

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect ...