Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Pope and German Chancellor Urge Ceasefire with Netanyahu
The Pope and the leaders of Israel and Germany spoke about the war in Gaza.
The Pope asked the Israeli leader, Netanyahu, to stop the fighting and protect churches.
This followed an attack on a church that killed people.
Netanyahu said he was sorry and blamed it on an accident.
The German leader, Merz, also spoke with Netanyahu and asked for a ceasefire and for help to get food and medicine to the people in Gaza who need it.
They all want the fighting to end and for people to be safe.
Pope Leo XIV urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza and protect places of worship.
The Pope's call followed an Israeli airstrike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City that killed at least three people.
Netanyahu expressed deep regret for the church incident, attributing it to a "stray round."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also spoke with Netanyahu, urging for a ceasefire and safe access to humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Both calls occurred on Friday, with discussions centering on the conflict's impact and the need for aid.
- Who
- Pope Leo XIV, Benjamin Netanyahu, Friedrich Merz
- What
- Pope Leo XIV and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Vatican, Gaza, Germany
- Why
- To discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the recent church strike, the need for a ceasefire, and humanitarian aid.
Pope's and Germany's Stance
Israel's Stance
Ceasefire and Aid
Pope's and Germany's Stance
Calls for a ceasefire and the protection of places of worship and humanitarian aid to be delivered.
Israel's Stance
Israeli perspective on the war with Hamas and investigations on church incidents.
- Participants
- Pope Leo XIV, Benjamin Netanyahu, Friedrich Merz
- Event
- Phone calls regarding Gaza conflict
- Location of Church Strike
- Gaza City
- Church Name
- Holy Family Church
- Topics Discussed
- Ceasefire, humanitarian aid, protection of places of worship
Sources
Cardinal brings aid to Gaza after Israeli strike on Catholic church
Israel’s Netanyahu called Pope Leo after Gaza church strike, Vatican says
Pope Tells Netanyahu To Protect Holy Sites And End War After Deadly Gaza Church Strike
