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Pope Leo XIV Sends Message to Gaza Priest After Deadly Attack
Original: Leo XIV Sends Message to Gaza’s Only Parish Priest After Deadly Attack: “How long, Lord?”
Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to the only parish priest in Gaza following a deadly attack there, asking "How long, Lord?" The message conveys the Pope's grief and solidarity with Gaza's small Christian community, which has endured repeated strikes during the conflict. The appeal underscores growing concern over the humanitarian situation and the vulnerability of civilians and religious minorities in the territory.
Why now: A deadly attack in Gaza drew a rare direct papal message expressing anguish over the ongoing war.
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- Leo XIV Sends Message to Gaza’s Only Parish Priest After Deadly Attack: “How long, Lord?” · Rome Reports
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