Priest of only Catholic parish in Gaza calls for peace, says Gaza is ‘a prison’

Priest of only Catholic parish in Gaza calls for peace, says Gaza is ‘a prison’

The Missionaries of Charity convent located on the compound of Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church in Gaza, was damaged by rocket fire on Dec. 16, 2023. / Credit: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 17:11 pm (CNA).... [...]

Catholic priest in Gaza urges prayers for end to 'terrible' war that has seen 17,000 children die

Fr. Gabriel Romanelli is the parish priest of Holy Family Church in Gaza, which was been repeatedly targeted by Israeli soldiers.

Priest of only Catholic parish in Gaza calls for peace, says the besieged area is ‘a prison’ - The Catholic Leader

THE pastor of the only Catholic parish in Gaza is urging world leaders to seek peace, saying that Gaza has “become a cage” amid the ongoing war there. Father Gabriel Romanelli is the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, which has become a refuge for the Christian minority in war-torn Gaza. The parish complex […] The post Priest of only Catholic parish in Gaza calls for peace, says the besieged area is ‘a prison’ appeared first on The Catholic L…

Pope Francis has once again assured the people of Gaza of his closeness in a personal telephone conversation. Speaking to the Vatican media, Fr Gabriel Romanelli, from the heart of the war zone, said the brief telephone call from the House of St. Martha was “a precious act of tenderness” that gives hope in the midst of suffering. “The Pope asked how we are doing, how are the people doing,” said Fr Gabriel Romanelli's article: Gaza has become a p…

“More war won’t solve the situation, it only makes it worse”, says Gaza priest

Fr Gabriel Romanelli says that living with 500 people in a closed compound is not easy, but that the Christians … [CONTINUE] The post “More war won’t solve the situation, it only makes it worse”, says Gaza priest appeared first on ACN International.