For Palestinian Christians at a church in Gaza, Pope Francis' death is a special loss

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. "Today we feel like we are orphans," a spokesperson says.

For Palestinian Christians at a church in Gaza, Pope Francis' death is a special loss
Members of the clergy celebrate Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Monday.

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. "Today we feel like we are orphans," a spokesperson says.

(Image credit: OMAR AL-QATTAA)