Pope Francis remains in contact with Gaza despite the hospital stay
Pope Francis remains in contact with Gaza despite the hospital stay
Despite his current health challenges, Pope Francis remains in contact with the people in Gaza City. As the Catholic news agency reports, the Pope successfully made video calls on Friday and Saturday, during his time in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor on site, confirmed that it was also possible to communicate with the Pope after an internet failure. Francis thanked the prayer in a text message and blessed the community, whose concerns exist on the continuing war and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Despite the adverse circumstances, the food supply has improved due to an armistice, while hygiene items, water, electricity and fuel remain in short supply, according to Romanelli.call to the synodal church
In parallel to these developments, the Pope addresses a haunting appeal to priests, which recently participated in the “Pastor for the Synod” meeting near Rome. In an official letter, he asked the clergy to strengthen communication and community with each other in order to become a more missionary church. "If the parishes are not synodal and missionary, it won't be the church either," said Francis. He encourages to recognize the "seeds of the spirit" in the believers and to live the fr be freed between priests and bishops. These steps are essential to meet the challenges of pastoral life in today's world, and to prepare for the upcoming Bishops' Synod in October.Franziskus' appeal and the constant connection with the people in Gaza reflect the urgency to offer support both in times of crisis and to promote the spiritual community within the church in order to keep faith alive
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