An Israeli shell struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, killing three and injuring ten, including the parish priest. The church was sheltering hundreds displaced by the ongoing conflict, including Christians and Muslims. Israel apologized for the incident and is investigating. Pope Leo XIV condemned the attack, expressing sorrow for the victims and emphasizing the need for peace discussions. Among the casualties were vulnerable individuals, including a 60-year-old janitor and an 84-year-old woman. The incident sparked outrage from the local community, who called for peace and highlighted the tragic nature of the attack.
The late Pope Francis had regularly spoken to the priest about the situation in the war-ravaged territory, highlighting the church's role in providing shelter to those affected.
Israel issued a rare apology for the shelling incident, stating that it was investigating the attack, which caused casualties among vulnerable populations sheltering at the church.
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