Gabriel Romanelli
Father Gabriel Romanelli is a Catholic priest and the parish priest of the Sacra Famiglia parish in Gaza. He has been in the news for his close communication with Pope Francis, who has called him daily to express support and solidarity with the local community amidst the ongoing difficulties faced by the population.
Born on Apr 25, 1969 (56 years old)
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Indonesia:
Gabriel Romanelli is a pastor trying to celebrate Christmas in a difficult situation.
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Indonesia:
Paus Leo contacted Pastor Gabriel Romanelli of the Holy Family Church in Gaza.
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Peru:
Gabriel Romanelli is mentioned as the parish priest who spoke with Pope León XIV about the situation in Gaza.
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France:
Gabriel Romanelli is the priest of the parish in Gaza since 2019, providing updates on the situation in the region.
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Egypt:
Gabriel Romanelli oversees the only Catholic church in Gaza, which was attacked during the Israeli assault.
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Canada:
Cardinal Pizzaballa has made three visits to the last Catholic church in Gaza, the Holy Family Church, in support of its pastor, Father Gabriel Romanelli.
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Argentina:
Gabriel Romanelli has been surviving in the Gaza Strip for twenty years and is hopeful for a peace agreement.
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Switzerland:
Pater Gabriel Romanelli, a priest in the conflict zone, was injured during an Israeli attack.
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Italy:
Father Gabriel Romanelli reports on the dire conditions faced by refugees in his church.
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Portugal:
Gabriel Romanelli mentioned that around 600 people have been sheltering in the church since the beginning of the war.
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