Overview

• Pope Leo told pilgrims there is no future built on violence, forced exile or revenge, aligning himself with church leaders in the Holy Land.
• He praised Catholic associations assisting families in Gaza and encouraged continued grassroots relief efforts.
• Israeli forces pressed an assault on Gaza City, destroying high-rises and targeting underground shafts, with Reuters reporting control of the eastern suburbs.
• Gazan health authorities reported at least 60 Palestinians killed on Saturday, with overall deaths reported at more than 65,000 since the war began.
• Displacement figures remain contested, with Israel saying nearly 500,000 have fled Gaza City and Hamas reporting about 300,000 departures, while fewer than 50 Israeli hostages are believed to remain in Gaza.