The Israeli government has issued a sharp rebuke of the Holy See’s assessment of its actions in Gaza – a notable intervention in the diplomatic arena.
Exiting the residence at Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday afternoon, Pope Leo was accosted by the now customary gaggle of journalists, all eager to pose him a question. While his remarks in English refraining from commenting on American political matters caught the limelight, another, briefer comment was equally as momentous.
It was Leo’s response to a question about Israel’s condemnation of an interview given by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the current situation in the Holy Land and Gaza.
