Pope Leo warns against 'indiscriminate use of force' in Gaza
Pope Leo warned against the "indiscriminate use of force" and the "forced transfer of the population" of Gaza in a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, according to a statement from the Vatican.
The pope also emphasised the urgent need to "provide assistance to those most vulnerable to the consequences of the conflict and to allow the adequate entry of humanitarian aid", the statement says.
Last week, Pope Leo renewed his call for a Gaza ceasefire after three people sheltering in the Catholic church in Gaza City were killed in an Israeli strike.
A telegram said the Pope was "deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack" on the Holy Family Church.
