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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.

The New York Times · 16h

Pope Francis’ Death Cuts a Vital Line of Hope for Gaza’s Christians

For months, the pontiff spoke by telephone almost every night with people sheltering in a Catholic church in the battered enclave. “The evenings became known as the pope’s time,” a priest in Gaza said.

Euronews on MSN · 10h

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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CBS News · 16h

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.

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.

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.

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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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Pope Francis' final hours, last words revealed as Vatican shares details: Live updates

Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.

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Catholic Social Services continue late Pope Francis’ mission

For Catholics here at home, a trip to the Vatican is not feasible in such a short amount of time. However, that isn’t ...

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What are the chances that Pope Francis will become a saint?

Pope Francis’s devoted faithful will likely soon be hollering for the late, humble, huddled-masses-loving pontiff to be ...

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Alabama-based EWTN, world’s largest Catholic network, mourns pope, launches coverage

Alabama-based EWTN, the world’s largest Catholic TV network, has jumped into full coverage of the death of the pope, the ...

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Pope Francis changed church policy on the death penalty, nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear ...

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Watching an ailing pontiff: What could come next for the Catholic Church

Pope Francis died on Monday April 21, 2025. This story was originally published in the Washington Examiner magazine on ...

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