Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza

Dozens of worshippers gathered at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and clergy celebrated mass, with a Christmas tree adorned with golden ornaments. Pope Francis criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire and an investigation into potential genocide allegations, which Israel denies, stating it is at war with Hamas. The Vatican supports the State of Palestine and the two-state solution, maintaining diplomatic relations and urging peace in the region.

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