Israel targets Catholic Church school in Gaza

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the attacks, apparently launched by the Israeli army against the Holy Family School in Gaza Photo: The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The statement argued that diplomatic avenues had not been fully explored before the resort to military force

Pope Francis received the participants of the 97th Plenary Assembly of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO)

The church leaders argue these measures aim to reduce the Christian presence in the Holy Land deliberately.

Hana Bendcowsky, director of programs at the Rossing Center

Pope Francis presided over a commemoration in the Vatican Gardens Photo: Vatican Media

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The soldiers then proceeded to kick open several doors leading up to the church, yanking off security cameras along the way, and vandalizing the parish hall before departing.

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