From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic parishioners in Gaza

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

From his hospital bed, Pope Francis stays in touch with Catholic parishioners in Gaza
Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Even while Pope Francis is hospitalized, he still keeps in touch with a Roman Catholic parish in Gaza City, making near-nightly phone calls to the priest and congregation there.

(Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)