Pope Francis Pays Tribute to Women Killed in Gaza Parish Attack
Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Sunday for the two women who lost their lives during a recent attack by Israeli forces on the Latin Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza. Speaking to the gathering of approximately 22,000 faithful in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope condemned the violence targeting unarmed civilians in the region. Emphasizing that the parish complex housed not terrorists, but rather families, children, and individuals with disabilities, Pope Francis called for an end to the bloodshed. The Pope specifically mentioned Nadha Khalil Anton and her daughter Samar Kamal Anton, who were fatally shot by snipers when they were going to the bathroom. He also highlighted the damage caused to the house of Mother Teresa’s nuns, including a hit on their generator. The Pope urged the international community to pray for peace and invoked scripture’s directive to halt wars. The tragic loss of innocent lives further emphasizes the urgent need to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
