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Pope Francis shone the spotlight on Gaza. The strip’s lone Catholic church hopes his death will not dim it
Pope Francis had a unique relationship with us, and we pray the he will continue to help us from heaven,’ said Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest at Holy Family Church ...
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Pope Francis Refused to Be Silent on Gaza. Will His Successor Follow Suit?
Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis continued his near-daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Gaza’s only Catholic Church reflects on its special bond with Pope Francis
Pope Francis had a nightly ritual for the last 18 months of his life; calling Gaza’s only Catholic Church throughout the war.
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Pope’s frequent calls to a Catholic church made him a revered figure in war-battered Gaza
Pope Francis appealed for peace in Gaza and Ukraine as well as other conflict hotspots ... Israel’s separation barrier on ...
The Enduring Connection Between Pope Francis and a Parish in Gaza
As Pope Francis is remembered for his outreach to communities far beyond the Vatican, his relationship with the Holy Family ...
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One final call: Pope Francis’ last blessing echoes in Gaza
the pope came to understand the suffering of Gaza residents, Christians and Muslims alike, said George Anton, head of the Emergency Response Committee for the Catholic Church in Gaza.
Jerusalem patriarch hails pope's commitment to Gaza
Pope Francis repeatedly called for an end to the war. The day before his death, in a final Easter message delivered on Sunday ...