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Catholics distressed by Israel's muted response to pope's death

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      My thoughts go especially to the victims of the many conflicts worldwide, beginning with those in Israel and Palestine,
      The New York Times
      he said during Easter Sunday Mass in 2024.
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      Christian groups in America pray for Israel and have no problem if the war continues, while Pope Francis was calling for the fighting to end,
      Los Angeles Times
      Isaac said
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      He truly became a member of the congregation,
      Los Angeles Times
      Romanelli said
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      Normally he would video call, but this was a normal call,
      Los Angeles Times
      Romanelli said
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      Just as you were fighting for peace on Earth, let your first miracle be to achieve peace from heaven.”
      Los Angeles Times
      Anton cited a line from the eulogy of Francis that Romanelli delivered
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      Pope Francis
      I think of the people of Gaza, and its Christian community in particular, where the terrible conflict continues to cause death and destruction and to create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation,
      Los Angeles Times
      Francis said in his Easter message
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      When he called, everyone would gather near the screen and say hello, in Italian, in Arabic, in English,
      Los Angeles Times
      said Romanelli, one of Gaza’s last remaining priests
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      I found safety between the church’s walls, and I stayed to help — fixing pipes, saving water, doing what I could for the people sheltering here, whether Muslim or Christian,
      Los Angeles Times
      Al-Madhoun said, remembering the days when the bombings were close enough to shake the ground, including a strike near the church gate that killed 17 people
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      Without a doubt, he was a friend, and someone who played a role in showing the humanitarian side of Palestinians at a time when we have been dehumanized.”
      Los Angeles Times
      He continued
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      We stayed together. We cooked together, we baked bread together,
      Los Angeles Times
      he said
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      The pope was vocal about the situation here,
      Los Angeles Times
      he said
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      Pope Francis was one of the best friends of Israel, but Israeli leadership didn’t understand him properly,
      The Independent
      said Abunassar, the coordinator of the Holy Land Christian forum
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      He expressed great concern for hostages, but said violence should stop and Israel is using force to something that cannot be achieved by force,
      The Independent
      Neuhaus said
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      Israel will be represented in the most official way in the funeral through our ambassador there,
      The Independent
      said Marmorstein
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      Pope Francis condemned what happened on Oct. 7, but he was clear also that what happened on Oct. 7 does not justify what has been happening since Oct. 7,
      The Independent
      said Wadie Abunassar, who heads a group that represents Christians in Israel and the Palestinian territories
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      I hope it will be someone who will put emphasis on mercy, someone who could bring us all together,
      The Independent
      he said
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      He was delivering a message of peace and calling for a complete ceasefire in Gaza,
      Deutsche Welle
      said Suhail Abu Daoud
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      He was one of the most vocal advocates for the poor and marginalized,
      Deutsche Welle
      Abu Daoud told DW
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      He called us daily, even on the darkest days, under bombardment, when people were being killed and wounded around us,
      Deutsche Welle
      said Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine priest who serves the Holy Family parish
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      Pope Francis stayed in constant contact. He made every effort to reach each of us by phone,
      Deutsche Welle
      George Anton, who is sheltering with his family in the compound, told DW