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.
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Gabriel Romanelli is a pastor trying to celebrate Christmas in a difficult situation.
Semarak Natal Meriahkan Damaskus
Indonesia· 2025-12-24
Paus Leo contacted Pastor Gabriel Romanelli of the Holy Family Church in Gaza.
Paus Leo XIV Serukan Gencatan Senjata Global Saat Hari NatalIndonesia· 2025-12-24
Gabriel Romanelli is mentioned as the parish priest who spoke with Pope León XIV about the situation in Gaza.
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Peru· 2025-12-24
Gabriel Romanelli is the priest of the parish in Gaza since 2019, providing updates on the situation in the region.
A Gaza, le patriarche latin de Jérusalem célèbre les chrétiens, « solides » dans une « mer de destruction »
France· 2025-12-22
Gabriel Romanelli oversees the only Catholic church in Gaza, which was attacked during the Israeli assault.
لقاء تاريخى بين بابا الفاتيكان ورئيس فلسطين ودعوات لتقديم دعم عاجل لغزة
Egypt· 2025-11-07
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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Canada· 2025-10-11
Gabriel Romanelli has been surviving in the Gaza Strip for twenty years and is hopeful for a peace agreement.
"Que se termine la guerra, la situación está extenuada"
Argentina· 2025-10-04
Pater Gabriel Romanelli, a priest in the conflict zone, was injured during an Israeli attack.
Giorgia Melonis Gratwanderung im Gaza-Konflikt
Switzerland· 2025-09-30
Father Gabriel Romanelli reports on the dire conditions faced by refugees in his church.
«Gaza è in fiamme»: l’invasione di Israele, migliaia di palestinesi in fuga
Italy· 2025-09-17
Gabriel Romanelli mentioned that around 600 people have been sheltering in the church since the beginning of the war.
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Portugal· 2025-08-27
Gabriel Romanelli was injured during an Israeli shelling incident at a church in Gaza.
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Romanelli is an Argentine priest who reports from the only Catholic church in Gaza, detailing the horrors experienced in the territory.
El hambre como arma de guerra
Bolivia· 2025-07-25
Father Gabriel Romanelli explains how difficult life is for the population of Gaza and for the parishioners of the 'Sacra Famiglia'.
Padre Romanelli da Gaza: «Situazione ancora molto grave, pregate per noi e aiutate Cristo che soffre nei nostri poveri»Italy· 2025-07-22
Gabriel Romanelli, the priest who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis, was injured in the attack on the Holy Family church.
Cardinal calls Israel’s policy in Gaza ‘morally unjustifiable’ after visit | Gaza
United Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Gabriel Romanelli is the priest of the only Catholic parish in Gaza.
Dalle crociate all'«inutile strage», fino all'irritazione di papa Leone XIV su Israele: com'è cambiata negli anni la posizione della Chiesa sulle guerreItaly· 2025-07-22
Gabriel Romanelli is the Catholic priest of the church that was attacked in Gaza.
"Viele Grenzen überschritten": Vatikan entsetzt über israelischen Angriff auf Kirche in Gaza - Nahost-Konflikt
Austria· 2025-07-20Gabriel Romanelli is a priest mentioned as having been injured in the attack on the church in Gaza.
La chiamata a Netanyahu e i toni irritati di Papa Leone: l'incubo che il Medio Oriente diventi l'epicentro di tutti i conflittiItaly· 2025-07-20
Gabriel Romanelli was among those injured in the Israeli army's attack on the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip.
Papa pede fim imediato de 'barbárie' da guerra em Gaza
Brazil· 2025-07-20
Gabriel Romanelli is a priest who was among the casualties during the bombardment in Gaza.
Il racconto delle 48 ore del cardinale Pizzaballa a Gaza: le ostie preparate in cucina, gli abbracci ai fedeli e la chiamata del PapaItaly· 2025-07-20
Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine priest, was injured during an Israeli attack on a Catholic church in Gaza.
El sacerdote argentino en Gaza dijo que la zona "está triturada" y pidió "convencer al mundo de que esta guerra tiene que terminar"Argentina· 2025-07-20
Gabriel Romanelli, a priest, was among the casualties in the bombing incident.
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Hungary· 2025-07-20
Gabriel Romanelli was injured in the bombing and received a message of deep sadness from León XIV.
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El Salvador· 2025-07-19Pater Gabriel Romanelli is the parish priest who was injured during the attack on the Catholic Church.
Beschuss der einzigen katholischen Kirche sorgt für EmpörungSwitzerland· 2025-07-19
The attack affected the parish priest Gabriel Romanelli and hundreds of refugees at the site.
Mientras Peña defiende a Israel, Iglesia condena ataque a templo católico en Gaza - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2025-07-18
Gabriel Romanelli is the parish priest who welcomed the patriarchs and the community in Gaza.
Pizzaballa e Teofilo III, la voce tra le macerie dei patriarchi cristiani: «Affronto alla dignità»Italy· 2025-07-18
Gabriel Romanelli was the parish priest injured in the attack on the only Catholic Church in Gaza, who was in contact with Pope Francis during the crisis.
Ataque a iglesia católica en Gaza: Peña dice que Israel tien - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-07-18Gabriel Romanelli was the parish priest who received daily calls from Pope Francis during the war until his death in April.
Trump reprende a Netanyahu por los tres muertos en una iglesia cristiana de Gaza | Internacional
Spain· 2025-07-18Parish priest Gabriel Romanelli was lightly wounded in the attack on the church in Gaza.
Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders enter Gaza, express solidarity after Israeli strike on churchCanada· 2025-07-18Gabriel Romanelli, the church’s priest, was wounded in the shelling of the church in Gaza.
Christian patriarchs make joint visit to shelled church in Gaza | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Gabriel Romanelli was affected by the attack on the Sagrada Familia parish in Gaza.
Cardenal paraguayo expresa “solidaridad fraterna” con Iglesia de Gaza tras ataque israelí - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-07-18