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    Israel strikes Gaza Catholic church, killing three

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    Posted on July 17, 2025

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    An Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Catholic Church killed three people, leading to international calls for peace and an investigation by Israel.

    Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza Catholic Church, Claims Three Lives

    GAZA CITY (Reuters) -An Israeli strike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church killed three people and injured several others, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which oversees the small parish, said on Thursday.

    The Patriarchate condemned "this targeting of innocent civilians and of a sacred place," saying two women and one man had died in the attack on the Holy Family Church.

    "This horrific war must come to a complete end," it said, adding that the victims had turned to the church compound as a safe haven "after their homes, possessions, and dignity had already been stripped away."

    The Holy Family Church spoke in a separate statement of "a number of injured, some in critical condition."

    In a telegram for the victims, Pope Leo said he was "deeply saddened" and called for "an immediate ceasefire."

    The pope expressed his "profound hope for dialogue, reconciliation and enduring peace in the region," according to the telegram which was signed by the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and made no mention of Israel.

    The Israeli military said it was looking into the incident. Israel's foreign ministry said in a statement on X that the results of the investigation would be published. It also said the country did not target churches or religious sites and regretted harm to them or civilians.

    The Patriarchate earlier said the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, was among those injured, and his church had sustained damage.

    Father Romanelli, an Argentine, used to regularly update the late Pope Francis about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict via calls and messages.

    TV footage showed him sitting receiving treatment at Al-Ahly Hospital in Gaza, with a bandage around his lower right leg.

    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed Israel for the strike on the religious compound.

    "The attacks against the civilian population that Israel has been carrying out for months are unacceptable. No military action can justify such an attitude," she said in a statement.

    (Reporting by Alvise Armellini and Gavin Jones in Rome and Nidal Al Mughrabi, Additional reporting by Maayan Lubell and Charlotte Greenfield in Jerusalem; writing by Claudia Cristoferi, editing by William Maclean)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Catholic Church kills three.
    • •The church served as a refuge for displaced civilians.
    • •Pope Leo calls for immediate ceasefire and peace.
    • •Italian PM condemns Israel's actions in Gaza.
    • •Israeli investigation into the incident is ongoing.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Israel strikes Gaza Catholic church, killing three

    1What happened at the Holy Family Church in Gaza?

    An Israeli airstrike targeted Gaza's only Catholic Church, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to several others.

    2Who condemned the attack on the church?

    The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned the attack, describing it as a targeting of innocent civilians and a sacred place.

    3What was Pope Leo's response to the incident?

    Pope Leo expressed deep sadness over the attack and called for an immediate ceasefire, hoping for dialogue and reconciliation in the region.

    4What did the Israeli military say about the airstrike?

    The Israeli military stated that it is investigating the incident and will publish the results of the investigation.

    5What did Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni say about the airstrike?

    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the strike, stating that the attacks against the civilian population by Israel are unacceptable.

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