Pope Leo Speaks to President of Palestine, Urges Protection of Civilians in Gaza

Pope condemns Israel's attack, calls for end to 'barbarity'

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. “Tragic news continues to arrive these days from the Middle East, especially from Gaza,” he said after reciting the Angelus with those gathered outside the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo July 20. “I again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of the war and for a peacefu…

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In phone call, Pope Leo tells Palestinian president that 'indiscriminate force' and 'forced transfer of population' must stop

During a July 21 phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Pope Leo XIV expressed his opposition to forced displacement and called for full respect of… The post In phone call, Pope Leo tells Palestinian president that ‘indiscriminate force’ and ‘forced transfer of population’ must stop appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Palestine’s president calls Pope Leo XIV concerning Holy Land conflict

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Pope Leo XIV on Monday, July 21, 2025, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. / Credit: A Katz/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Jul 21, 2025 / 11:47 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV spoke on the p... [...]

Pope, Palestinian president discuss humanitarian tragedy in Gaza during phone call

The humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip and the need for urgent assistance were part of discussions between Pope Leo XVI and Mahmoud Abbas, president of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority.

Palestine’s President Calls Pope Leo XIV Concerning Holy Land Conflict

A Katz Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Pope Leo XIV on Monday, July 21, 2025, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. According to the Palestinian government, approximately 59,000 people have been killed in Gaza, including more than 18,000 children and 10,000 women since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, 2023.