Following is the text of the article written by Parish Priest of Gaza Fr. Gabriel Romanelli titled: “That blessed call” on  February 25, 2025:

As he did every day from the beginning of this terrible war, Pope Francis has called us once again to show his closeness, to pray for us and to give us his blessing.

As the Parish of the Holy Family of Gaza, which belongs to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, we rejoice to hear his voice. This is always comforting. Knowing that despite his delicate state of health, he continues to think and pray for everyone, for Peace in Gaza and thanking us, at the same time, for our constant prayers, gives us great joy even in the midst of so many trials.

We follow all the information about the Pope's health, like all of you, from the official channels of the Holy See.

Let us pray for the end of this war and Peace for the entire Holy Land and the entire Middle East.