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In Gaza, ‘dialogue is broken,’ Pope laments
September 24, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Speaking with reporters at Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday evening, September 23, Pope Leo XIV reported that the Catholic parish in Gaza “is fine, although the incursions are getting closer and closer.” He said that he had spoke to the parish that afternoon.
Questioned as to whether the recognition of the Palestinian state by European countries might advance the cause of peace, the Pontiff replied: “It could help, but right now there is no real willingness to listen on the part of the other side; dialogue is broken.”
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Posted by: Crusader -
Sep. 26, 2025 11:29 AM ET USA
"right now there is no real willingness to listen on the part of the other side." That would be the side that had 1200 citizens massacred on October 7th, had 250 hostages taken (with 48 still held - 30 dead-not from natural causes). Pope Leo keeps pushing the 2 state solution when Hamas says they do not want a 2 state solution. The Vatican got a jump on Europe by recognizing a Palestinian "state" years ago, even though there is nothing resembling a state. Balance?
