Pope Leo XIV has expressed his support following an Israeli strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza, describing the attack as unjustifiable. The Vatican confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contacted the Pope by phone after the incident. During their conversation, Pope Leo XIV reiterated his call for a ceasefire and an end to the conflict in Gaza, expressing concern over the dire humanitarian situation in the region. The Pope also admonished Netanyahu regarding the bombing of the church, emphasizing the need to halt hostilities and address the ongoing crisis.