"Sadly, this act adds to the continuous military attacks against the civilian population and places of worship in Gaza."

Joseph Hazboun, director of the Pontifical Mission in Jerusalem, spoke with “EWTN News Nightly” on July 18 about the situation facing the people there.

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “barbarity” of the Gaza war and called out “collective punishment” as officials said dozens more Palestinians were killed queuing for aid on Sunday. The pontiff renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,

Amid mounting international concern, leaders across the globe condemned the July 17 attack on the Holy Family Parish in Gaza City.