Pope Francis, during his General Audience, recalled his recent phone call with the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, expressing joy at their return to a semblance of normalcy after the ceasefire. He invited the faithful to pray for peace in war-torn countries, especially for the elderly in Ukraine, emphasizing that war is always a defeat and only arms manufacturers benefit from it.
Pope Francis recalls his recent phone call with the Holy Family Parish in Gaza during his appeals at the General Audience, and invites the faithful to pray for peace in war-torn countries, especially for the elderly in Ukraine . Pope Francis emphasizes ‘ecumenical vocation’ of all Christians"Yesterday, I called the parish in Gaza , as I do every day. They were happy. Inside, there are 600 people in the parish and the school.
The Holy Father, who has frequently spoken with Fr. Romanelli throughout the nearly 15 months of massacres, violence, fear, and hunger, expressed his appreciation for the parishioners having returned to a semblance of normality with the ceasefire agreement that went into force on Sunday. Throughout the conflict, at about 7 p.m., the Holy Father would call the parish to pray, offer his blessing, and inquire about each person at the parish in Gaza.
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