Pope Leo Called for Assistance to Children in Gaza

• Pope Leo called for assistance to children in Gaza.
• Pope Leo XIII expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
• More than 18,000 children have died in Gaza since the beginning of the war.

Pope Leo appealed to the Pope for assistance in delivering aid to Gaza amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. He called for his "to bring light to the children, as they should not be abandoned." The statement, which was shared on Instagram on Monday, was made by a figure raised in the Catholic tradition.

In her appeal, Pope Leo noted: "As a mother, I cannot bear their suffering. Children of the world deserve everything. You are one of us; no one should be left out in the cold." She added that "politics cannot change the situation, but awareness can."

According to UNICEF, more than 18,000 children have died in Gaza since the start of the war in July 2023, which has drawn global condemnation. The average number of children killed daily is 28. Pope Leo also emphasized that "everyone is suffering," including parents and guardians.

Pope Leo XIII, who began his pontificate in March 2025, has never shied away from addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Recently, he expressed solidarity with children suffering from the consequences of the war between Israel and Hamas.

During his pontificate, Pope Leo called for an end to violence and emphasized the importance of humanitarian assistance for civilians. Pope Leo stressed the need to open humanitarian corridors for the rescue of children suffering from hunger.

Reacting to her appeal, the Director-General of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, supported Pope Leo's "solidarity and compassion" in this critical situation. He emphasized that "humanity and peace must prevail. "

Tags: Middle East/Well-being