US EditionPope Leo Calls Israeli Strikes on Qatar 'Very Serious', Urges Peace
Pope Leo XIV highlighted the grave implications of Israel's targeted airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and called for increased prayers amid escalating Middle East tensions.
- On Sept. 9, Pope Leo XIV said the situation is `very serious` after Israel's air force struck Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, producing smoke over the city.
- Axios reported the strike occurred as Hamas leaders and Qatari officials met to discuss the Trump administration's peace proposal earlier this month, with Israeli ambassador Danny Danon saying it targeted senior Hamas leaders and a U.S. official confirming no U.S. military involvement.
- On Sept. 9, Hamas acknowledged five members, including Hammam al-Hayya, son of Khalil Al-Haia, were killed, while Qatar Interior Ministry condemned the strike and reported a security force death.
- The White House condemned the strike, saying it "does not advance Israel's or America's goals," and President Donald Trump said he "feels very bad about its location."
- Qatar's mediation role faces pressure after Israeli strikes risk stalling Gaza ceasefire efforts and regional governments warn of dangerous escalation threatening stability.
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Pope Leo XIV urges prayers after Israeli strike in Qatar, Gaza evacuation order
On Sept. 9, Pope Leo XIV called the situation in the Middle East “very serious” and asked for prayers, Vatican News reported. His remarks came after… The post Pope Leo XIV urges prayers after Israeli strike in Qatar, Gaza evacuation order appeared first on CatholicVote org.
The pope calls Israeli attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar ‘really serious’
Pope Leo XVI says “we have to pray a lot and continue to work and try to insist” on an end to the hostilities in the Middle East after reports about an Israeli attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar. “The whole situation is really serious,” Leo said to Italy’s RAI television. The pope and the Vatican’s top diplomats met Israeli President Isaac Herzog last week, when he called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and entry …
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