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BreakingNews.ie
17-07-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Two killed and several injured in Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church
Two people have been killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church, according to church officials. Several other people, including the parish priest, were injured. Advertisement The Catholic charity Caritas Jerusalem said the parish's 60-year-old caretaker and an 84-year-old woman receiving psycho-social support inside a Caritas tent in the church compound were killed in the attack. The Israeli military said it is aware of the incident and is investigating. Parish priest Fr Gabriel Romanelli, who was close to the late Pope Francis, was also injured.
Al Bawaba
17-07-2025
- Al Bawaba
Priest injured in Israeli attack on Holy Family Church in Gaza
Published July 17th, 2025 - 09:58 GMT ALBAWABA - Several people, including the priest, were injured in an Israeli attack that targeted Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza on Thursday morning, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said. A press release was posted by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, reading: "Jerusalem/Gaza, July 17, 2025 - The Holy Family Church in Gaza has been struck by a raid this morning. There are several injuries in the place, including the Parish Priest, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli." The statement continued: "Currently, there are no fatalities confirmed. The Church sustained damage. The Patriarchate will provide additional details upon confirmation." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
