Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest rebuke yet of the Israel-Hamas war, joining Christian leaders in the region demanding an end to the “forcible mass displacement of civilians.”
The pontiff fiercely criticized the “collective punishment” taking place in the Gaza Strip during his Wednesday audience, while simultaneously pleading for the immediate release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
See Options
Already a member? Log in
Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
