Father Gabriel Romanelli
Father Gabriel Romanelli is a priest known for his pastoral work and connection with the Holy Family church in Gaza. He recently made headlines following a phone call with Pope Francis, where he reported that the pontiff, despite his health challenges, was in good spirits and actively engaged in prayers for the community.
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The parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, was a part of those who had been injured in the attack.
Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
United Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Father Gabriel Romanelli was injured in the attack on the church.
Israel says it ‘deeply regrets’ strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church, calls for investigation
United States· 2025-07-18
Father Gabriel Romanelli highlighted Pope Francis's consistent calls for peace and support for Gaza's people.
Popemobile donated to Gaza to treat wounded children
Australia· 2025-05-04
Father Romanelli spoke with Pope Francis over video call and shared the challenges faced by Christians in Gaza.
We're orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called dailyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-22
Father Gabriel Romanelli served as the Holy Family parish priest and spoke of the deep grief felt by the community after Pope Francis's death.
‘He felt our pain’: Catholic church in Gaza grieves Pope Francis’s death | Pope FrancisUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-22
While in the hospital, Pope Francis spoke with Father Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza.
Pope Francis increases physical therapy, condition remains 'guarded,' Vatican saysUnited States· 2025-03-06
Father Gabriel Romanelli told the Italian press after Monday night’s call that the pope was tired but had a clear voice.
Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia as weekend engagements cancelled – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-18