For Palestinian Christians at a church in Gaza, Pope Francis’ death is a special loss

By Anas Baba

Members of the clergy celebrate Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Monday.

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. “Today we feel like we are orphans,” a spokesperson says.

(Image credit: OMAR AL-QATTAA)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/22/g-s1-62064/pope-francis-gaza-church-palestinian-christians

Updated: April 22, 2025 at 4:36 pm