Pope Francis made nightly phone calls to Gaza's only Catholic church throughout the Israel-Hamas war, offering comfort and solidarity to the enclave's small Christian community.
His consistent outreach made him a revered figure among Gaza's Christians, who are now mourning his death and describing themselves as 'heartbroken.' The Pope's actions highlighted his commitment to peace and his personal connection with communities suffering from conflict. His daily calls began soon after the war erupted in October 2023 and continued until his passing.
The story underscores the Pope's unique approach to pastoral care and his impact on those facing hardship far from the Vatican.
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It’s no surprise that the Pope reached out to Gaza’s Christians, but where are these nightly calls for the thousands of Muslims suffering under the same bombs? If only Western religious leaders showed this level of empathy for all civilians in Gaza, regardless of faith. True justice and solidarity means standing up for every oppressed person, not just a select few.
It's so moving to see someone choose compassion and connection over violence—if only more leaders followed the Pope's example of real peace.
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Pope Francis dies: Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for Pope who phoned them nightly
Pope Francis' constant engagement with Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian Christians brought solace during times of war and hardship.
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Pope Francis called Christians in Gaza every night during the war
Members of Gaza's small Christian community have said they are “heartbroken” over the death of Pope Francis, who had called them every evening during
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