"Stop This Slaughter" — Pope Leo Blasts Netanyahu

Pope Leo joins his predecessor in condemning the Israeli PM as relations between Israel and the Vatican plunge to a new low.

Christopher Hale

Jul 19, 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made political enemies of two popes in the span of a few months.

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