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(Rev 6:9-11) And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying: How long, O Lord (Holy and True), dost thou not judge and revenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given to every one of them one; And it was said to them that they should rest for a little time till their fellow servants and their brethren, who are to be slain even as they, should be filled up.
POPE LEO XIV: “I express my deepest sympathy to the Palestinian people in Gaza, who continue to live in fear and survive in unacceptable conditions, forced—once again—from their lands.”
FR. ALTIER HOMILY: Sword of Sorrow: Church's Crucifixion Awaits
ASIANEWS.IT: On Gaza, Pope pleads ‘Thou shalt not kill’, expresses closeness to the Palestinian people
The world needs "a dawn of peace and justice,” said Pope Leo this morning, speaking to the thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter's Square for the Wednesday general audience. "I invite you all to join in my heartfelt prayer," he added.
The pontiff turned his thoughts first “to the Palestinian people in Gaza, who continue to live in fear and to survive in unacceptable conditions, forcibly displaced – once again – from their own lands.” In recent days, Israel has begun its ground operation in Gaza City, taking control of over 40 per cent of the area with thousands of Palestinians fleeing; meanwhile, the UN has defined Israel's actions as “genocide”.
In light of the situation, the pope reiterated his "profound closeness" to the Palestinians of Gaza who cannot find peace. As soon as he mentioned the Palestinian people, a spontaneous round of applause broke out in the square.
Looking on, his face dark and sombre, Leo said, “Before God Almighty, who commanded “Thou shalt not kill”, and in the sight of all of human history, every person always has an inviolable dignity, to be respected and upheld.” In his renewed plea today, uttered from the basilica's parvis, the pontiff called for “a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a negotiated diplomatic solution, fully respecting international humanitarian law.”
EWTN: Hundreds of Italian priests condemn what they say is ‘genocide’ happening in Gaza
DAILY COMPASS EDITORIAL: Ukraine and Gaza: two crises in search of peacemakers
RTE: Catholic priest in Gaza City tells of danger and fear
Fr Carlos Ferrero of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City said the danger there has made it "very difficult" for anyone there to leave their compound, as the situation has worsened in recent days. He told RTÉ's News at One that 450 refugees are taking shelter inside the church and compound, including disabled children. He said that approximately 250,000 people have left Gaza city under Israeli military orders but that that means up to one million people remain. Fr Ferrero said many say they do not want to go as nowhere is safe, and that everyone is experiencing some level of fear and concern. He added that stray bullets have been found nearby, including inside the school building.
"Danger is there and on top of that the current situation, it adds a little more realism to the danger. People are scared. Everybody is scared, we are all scared. "The sisters' house has been bombed three times, the two ladies were killed last time, December 2023, by the sniper. "The church was bombed, three people died, there are still people wounded because of that attack. "When there is a bomb very near here, things are falling down in our compound, so we have to be careful from everywhere," he said.
Fr Carlos Ferrero said Pope Leo has been in touch and "he is very much concerned", and the papal nuncio in Israel and the patriarch are in communication with the church directly. He said the patriarch asked them what they would like to do, and Fr Ferrero said they intend to remain in Gaza city. "There are disabled children, there are elderly people who have no idea...they know they're suffering, but they do not understand anything else. "Some of them have lost their mind, and some due to their age, are bedridden and others are sick. "There are also sick people who cannot move from the church freely". Fr Ferrero said the remainder will have to decide for themselves what they would like to do, and he himself chose to stay "for those people". He added that the nuns and others have decided to do the same.
When asked what keeps him and the other religious order members going, Fr Carlos Ferrero replied "God of course, Jesus", and that through it all, he has not questioned his faith. "He [God] is patiently waiting for people to change their mind, to correct, there are millions of people who are praying for peace. "That's kind of a moral miracle all over the world.
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September 19, 2025(Rev 6:9-11) And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying: How long, O Lord (Holy and True), dost thou not judge and revenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given to every one of them one; And it was said to them that they should rest for a little time till their fellow servants and their brethren, who are to be slain even as they, should be filled up.
POPE LEO XIV: “I express my deepest sympathy to the Palestinian people in Gaza, who continue to live in fear and survive in unacceptable conditions, forced—once again—from their lands.”
FR. ALTIER HOMILY: Sword of Sorrow: Church's Crucifixion Awaits
ASIANEWS.IT: On Gaza, Pope pleads ‘Thou shalt not kill’, expresses closeness to the Palestinian people
The world needs "a dawn of peace and justice,” said Pope Leo this morning, speaking to the thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter's Square for the Wednesday general audience. "I invite you all to join in my heartfelt prayer," he added.
The pontiff turned his thoughts first “to the Palestinian people in Gaza, who continue to live in fear and to survive in unacceptable conditions, forcibly displaced – once again – from their own lands.” In recent days, Israel has begun its ground operation in Gaza City, taking control of over 40 per cent of the area with thousands of Palestinians fleeing; meanwhile, the UN has defined Israel's actions as “genocide”.
In light of the situation, the pope reiterated his "profound closeness" to the Palestinians of Gaza who cannot find peace. As soon as he mentioned the Palestinian people, a spontaneous round of applause broke out in the square.
Looking on, his face dark and sombre, Leo said, “Before God Almighty, who commanded “Thou shalt not kill”, and in the sight of all of human history, every person always has an inviolable dignity, to be respected and upheld.” In his renewed plea today, uttered from the basilica's parvis, the pontiff called for “a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a negotiated diplomatic solution, fully respecting international humanitarian law.”
EWTN: Hundreds of Italian priests condemn what they say is ‘genocide’ happening in Gaza
DAILY COMPASS EDITORIAL: Ukraine and Gaza: two crises in search of peacemakers
RTE: Catholic priest in Gaza City tells of danger and fear
Fr Carlos Ferrero of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City said the danger there has made it "very difficult" for anyone there to leave their compound, as the situation has worsened in recent days. He told RTÉ's News at One that 450 refugees are taking shelter inside the church and compound, including disabled children. He said that approximately 250,000 people have left Gaza city under Israeli military orders but that that means up to one million people remain. Fr Ferrero said many say they do not want to go as nowhere is safe, and that everyone is experiencing some level of fear and concern. He added that stray bullets have been found nearby, including inside the school building.
"Danger is there and on top of that the current situation, it adds a little more realism to the danger. People are scared. Everybody is scared, we are all scared. "The sisters' house has been bombed three times, the two ladies were killed last time, December 2023, by the sniper. "The church was bombed, three people died, there are still people wounded because of that attack. "When there is a bomb very near here, things are falling down in our compound, so we have to be careful from everywhere," he said.
Fr Carlos Ferrero said Pope Leo has been in touch and "he is very much concerned", and the papal nuncio in Israel and the patriarch are in communication with the church directly. He said the patriarch asked them what they would like to do, and Fr Ferrero said they intend to remain in Gaza city. "There are disabled children, there are elderly people who have no idea...they know they're suffering, but they do not understand anything else. "Some of them have lost their mind, and some due to their age, are bedridden and others are sick. "There are also sick people who cannot move from the church freely". Fr Ferrero said the remainder will have to decide for themselves what they would like to do, and he himself chose to stay "for those people". He added that the nuns and others have decided to do the same.
When asked what keeps him and the other religious order members going, Fr Carlos Ferrero replied "God of course, Jesus", and that through it all, he has not questioned his faith. "He [God] is patiently waiting for people to change their mind, to correct, there are millions of people who are praying for peace. "That's kind of a moral miracle all over the world.
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