[Michigan, July 22, 2025]
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins all advocates for justice and peace around the world in respectfully calling upon His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to take immediate and bold action to help end the devastating siege on Gaza.
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s voice and presence can break through the silence, pierce the darkness, and awaken the conscience of the world. Gaza cries out—and the Gospel compels us to listen, to walk toward the pain, and to stand with the persecuted. The time is now. Let mercy lead the way.
The people of Gaza are facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe marked by starvation, disease, and indiscriminate violence—conditions the United Nations has classified as the final stage of famine. Infants, women, and the elderly are perishing daily due to the blockade’s cruel grip and the collapse of essential services.
On July 17, Israeli military forces struck the Holy Family Catholic Church—the only Catholic church in Gaza—killing three civilians and injuring ten, including the parish priest. This attack exemplifies the unchecked impunity with which places of worship and civilians are targeted, violating every standard of human decency and international law.
The suffering in Gaza has reached a point where silence is no longer an option. This is not merely a conflict, it is a moral emergency. It transcends politics, borders, and rhetoric. It is a test of humanity.
AHRC calls on His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to lead a high-profile, interfaith humanitarian delegation to Gaza, bringing food, medical aid, and international attention. Such an act could break the siege—not only physically, but symbolically—reviving hope and affirming that compassion is stronger than cruelty.
The time has come for action beyond words. With his moral authority and global stature, His Holiness Pope Leo can help save lives and restore dignity to the suffering people of Gaza. His presence could be a beacon in the darkness—and a declaration that humanity still has the courage to care.
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Community leaders demand urgent U.S. action to end starvation in Gaza, condemn Israel’s war crimes
Community leaders demand urgent U.S. action to end starvation in Gaza, condemn Israel’s war crimes
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