Gaza Catholics mourn Pope Francis's death | JQJO

Gaza's small Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who maintained near-daily contact with them throughout 18 months of conflict. The Pope, who spoke to parishioners in Arabic and Italian, regularly checked on their well-being, offering comfort and support. Father Gabriel Romanelli and George Anton described the Pope's calls as a lifeline during difficult times, characterized by bombings and displacement. Now feeling orphaned, they express their profound loss of this unique source of comfort and encouragement.