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Pope Francis made nightly calls to Gaza

The pope called them every night until his final hours. Now, Gaza’s Christians cling to the hope he left behind

The final call lasted 30 seconds. Just enough time to say hello and ask if everyone was okay. But for Gaza’s tiny Christian population, the phone call from Pope Francis was a ray of hope that shone through the horrors of war.

Reuters on MSN · 15h

Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly

Members of Gaza's tiny Christian community said they were "heartbroken" on Monday at the death of Pope Francis, who campaigned for peace for the devastated enclave and spoke to them on the phone every evening throughout the war.

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Pope Francis and his Special Connection With Parish in Gaza

Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, after being released from hospital on March 23, following a five-week stay which saw him struggle with double pneumonia and its various complications. He was 88.

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CBS News · 15h

Pope Francis' death mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.

Forbes · 4h

Pope Francis’ Legacy To Women In The Catholic Church: A Platform, Not A Pulpit

Pope Francis transformed women's roles in the Catholic Church without changing doctrine. His legacy: creating pathways for female leadership while maintaining tradition.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Who Takes Over When Pope Dies? Catholic Church Hierarchy Explained

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a highly secretive election called a conclave. Francis, 88, died on April 21. The pope will be honored with a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, a tradition that began in Ancient Rome.

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Pope’s frequent calls to a Catholic church made him a revered figure in war-battered Gaza

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent ritual: He would call the lone Catholic church in the Gaza ...

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Interfaith leaders, former Catholic school students reflect on Pope Francis' 2015 visit to New York City

New Yorkers who had a chance to meet Pope Francis during his visit to the city in 2015 are reflecting on their memories with ...

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Couples say Pope Francis’ changes to Catholic views on divorce changed their lives

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — People across the world are reflecting on how Pope Francis changed their lives, including those who have ...

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'He embraced all people': California mourns a pope who shared their values, brought excitement to church

The death of Pope Francis reverberated around California on Monday, with his message of tolerance and advocacy for immigrants ...

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Catholic community in Los Angeles react to Pope Francis’ passing

A saddened Archbishop Gomez spoke of missing his friend, Pope Francis, who gave Gomez a team of bishops to help with the ...

‘A church that listens’: Charlotte bishop, local parishioners remember Pope Francis

“It was a shock. My wife was listening to the radio and she said she thought the Pope had died,” parishioner Pat McLaughlin ...

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First Easter since Baltimore-area Catholic parishes merged, church buildings closed

Sunday marked the first Easter since the Archdiocese of Baltimore's Seek the City to Come plan went into effect ...

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Christian Palestinians mourn Pope Francis, an outspoken voice for peace in Gaza

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people huddled inside were coping with the devastating war. View on euronews ...

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