Pope Leo XIV decried the "forced exile" of Gaza civilians during his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday, July 13, 2025, as Israel intensified its military demolition campaign in the Palestinian enclave. He emphasized that "there is no future based on violence, forced exile, and revenge."

• The Pope's address took place in Piazza della Liberta in Castel Gandolfo, 40 km southeast of Rome.
• Pope Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States.
• His advocacy for peace has become more pronounced since Israel struck Gaza's only Catholic church in July.