Israel has shelled the Gaza church that Pope Francis used to call every night

By Anas Baba,

Daniel Estrin

Published July 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM CDT

An Israeli strike hit Gaza's only Catholic church. The strike killed at least three Palestinian Christians sheltering inside. The Israeli government says the military is investigating.

Anas Baba

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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