Rome

By Muhammad Abubakar

An international coalition of Catholic clergy known as Priests Against Genocide marched through the streets of Rome on Tuesday, calling on leaders of the Catholic Church to take a stronger stance against Israel’s war in Gaza.

The demonstrators urged Church authorities to speak more forcefully about the humanitarian crisis and suffering of civilians in Gaza. The march brought together Catholic priests from different countries who sought to draw greater attention to the conflict and its impact on the civilian population.

The protest comes amid continued international debate over the war in Gaza and calls for greater protection of civilians and humanitarian access.

CNN correspondent Christopher Lamb reported from Rome on the demonstration and the clergy’s demands for stronger action from Catholic Church leaders.

According to a BBC report, the formed old Pope died in the early hours of today. “He led the Catholic Church for fewer than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.

Benedict spent his final years at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery within the walls of the Vatican where he passed away at 09:34 (08:34 GMT) on Saturday.

His successor Pope Francis will lead the funeral on 5 January.”