The Digest:
According to The Independent, Pope Leo XIV has condemned the "barbarity" of Israel’s war in Gaza after at least 73 Palestinians were killed queuing for food. His appeal, following a deadly strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, called for an end to collective punishment, urging global action to protect both lives and sacred spaces. No shelter remains—not for civilians, not even for faith.
Key Points
- At least 73 Palestinians killed queuing for aid in northern Gaza
- Israeli strike on Catholic church left 3 dead, 10 wounded
- Pope condemned collective punishment and forced displacement
- Fatal incidents at US–Israel-backed food sites ongoing since May
- Israel acknowledged some casualties, faces global criticism
No shelter remains speaks to a war that no longer spares the vulnerable, where queues for bread and prayers in churches end alike in tragedy. Where in our world today does it feel like no shelter remains? When churches burn and food lines bleed, peace can’t wait. Pope Leo reminds us: protection must come before politics.
Sources: The Independent, Times of Israel, Indian Express
