Bishop Shomali: Gaza residents continue to face extreme hardship

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

In an interview with Vatican News, the Vicar General of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Bishop William Shomali, describes the deep humanitarian crisis facing Gaza's residents, where thousands are living in tents amid the ruins, and explains the Patriarchate's hope of reopening its school to provide children with an education.

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Peter JohnsonIt's heartbreaking to hear kids in Gaza are stuck living in tents with no school. Bishop Shomali mentioning the Patriarchate's push to reopen their school gives a little hope. Praying the aid gets through so those families can get back to some kind of normal.

Nicolae NistorSper să reușească să redeschidă școala aceea, măcar pentru copii. Trăiesc în corturi printre ruine, cum zice episcopul Shomali, și fără învățătură e și mai greu. Să le ajute Dumnezeu să primească ajutoarele la timp.

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