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In the Gaza Strip, an Israeli shell hit the Holy Family Catholic Church, killing three people and wounding ten, including the parish priest. The church was sheltering hundreds of Palestinians, both Christian and Muslim, from an ongoing 21-month war. Israel has apologized and is investigating. Pope Leo XIV renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire, and Pope Francis had previously expressed concerns about the situation. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation and highlighted the desperate conditions in Gaza.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff