Pope Leo XIV condemns the "barbarity" in Gaza and urges an end to "indiscriminate use of force" following a deadly strike on a Catholic church.

Pope Leo XIV reiterated a plea for peace in Gaza on Sunday, July 20, amid the Israel-Hamas war. Following his weekly Angeles address, the pontiff expressed sorrow over the bombing of a Catholic church in Gaza on Thursday,

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking on Sunday after his Angelus prayer, he urged the international community to respect humanitarian laws and protect civilians.