Pope Leo has once again raised his voice for peace in the Holy Land, condemning the mass displacement of Gaza&rsquo;s civilians as Israel presses on with its military demolition campaign in the enclave&rsquo;s main city.
&ldquo;Together with the pastors of the churches in the Holy Land, I repeat that there is no future based on violence, forced exile, and revenge,&rdquo; the Pope said in his weekly Angelus prayer at St. Peter&rsquo;s Square on Sunday.
His words carried renewed urgency in the wake of July&rsquo;s Israeli strike on Gaza&rsquo;s only Catholic church, a moment that has sharpened the pontiff&rsquo;s role as one of the most outspoken advocates for Palestinian civilians.
&ldquo;The peoples need peace. Those who truly love them work for peace,&rdquo; Pope Leo added, drawing applause from the gathered faithful.
The Holy Land, encompassing modern-day Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories, Jordan, and Egypt holds deep significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. But with the fighting showing no signs of ending, the Pope&rsquo;s warning that revenge and exile cannot form the basis of a just future underscores growing international unease.

Pope Leo Condemns Forced Gaza Displacement

Pontiff urges end to violence and revenge as Israel intensifies Gaza offensive

Pope Leo Condemns Forced Gaza Displacement

Pontiff urges end to violence and revenge as Israel intensifies Gaza offensive

September 21, 2025 | 19:02 IST