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Pope Léon XIV Voices Solidarity With Gaza as Israeli Assault Intensifies

His appeal stresses protection of civilians as Gaza endures mass displacement and strained hospitals.

Photo transmise par les services du Vatican montrant le pape Léon XIV s'exprimant lors de la prière de l'Angélus, le 21 septembre 2025 au Vatican
Photo émanant des services du Vatican montrant des fidèles tenant une banderole "Paix pour Gaza" lors de la prière de l'Angélus, le 21 septembre 2025 au Vatican
«Toute l’Église exprime sa solidarité avec les frères et sœurs qui souffrent dans cette terre martyrisée», a déclaré le pape.

Overview

  • During the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, the pope said the Church stands with the “martyred land” of Gaza and warned there is no future built on violence, forced exile or revenge.
  • Israel says its Gaza City campaign aims to dismantle Hamas, reporting more than 20 military sites destroyed in a day and the closure of a temporary evacuation corridor.
  • The operation has triggered a vast exodus estimated at 450,000 to 480,000 people since late August, according to Gaza Civil Defense and the Israeli army.
  • Gaza’s Health Ministry reports tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths and the al‑Chifa hospital overwhelmed with casualties, figures that independent media cannot verify due to access restrictions.
  • Global pressure has escalated, with UN condemnation, France moving to recognize a Palestinian state, the UK denouncing the offensive, and the United States blocking a Security Council ceasefire measure.