VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of worship have to be protected, Pope Leo XIV implored.

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

Yesterday, it was announced that the Holy Family Church — a shelter and place of worship for Catholics in Gaza — was struck by Israel amid the continuing Israel-Palestine conflict. Three people were killed. Related: JD Vance’s Old Epstein Tweets Are Coming Back To Haunt Him In A Big Way