Pope Leo XIV joined the Latin and Greek Orthodox Patriarchs of Jerusalem in urging an immediate end to the Gaza conflict. Their joint appeal calls for an end to violence, the release of hostages, and the safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The Pope stressed the need to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law, condemning the displacement of populations and indiscriminate use of force. The Patriarchs, having recently visited Gaza after an attack on a church, emphasized the need to prioritize the common good and end the cycle of violence impacting families on all sides.

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