Catholic church in Gaza attacked by Israeli Army

Three people died in the attack, and the parish priest was injured. Pope Leo has swiftly written in support of the church.

(PerMariam) — An Israeli Army attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church has left three dead and many others wounded, prompting a swift condemnation from Pope Leo XIV.

In the early hours of July 17, reports circulated that the Holy Family Church in Gaza had been struck by the Israeli military.

The church was hit by ordinance fired from a tank and questions r…