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8 things to know about the only Catholic parish in Gaza

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A reported strike on the only Catholic Church in Gaza killed three people and injured nine others July 17, according to a statement from the Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM. Among the injured was the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. Pictures showed damage to the church’s roof and windows.

Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the parish has been a refuge for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Here are eight things to know about Holy Family Church in Gaza:

The priests of the Latin Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza with the group of altar servers. December 2024. Courtesy of Father Gabriel Romanelli
The priests of the Latin Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza with the group of altar servers. December 2024. Courtesy of Father Gabriel Romanelli

1) The parish is the only Catholic Church in Gaza​


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