UN delegation makes surprise visit to Catholic parish in Gaza

UN delegation makes surprise visit to Catholic parish in Gaza


According to Servizio Informazione Religiosa (SIR), the news agency of the Italian bishops’ conference, representatives from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) visited the parish on July 1 to survey the current situation there. “Despite the critical situation, the U.N. representatives visited the parish facilities, toured the compound, and also dedicated time to the severely disabled children — all from Muslim families — who are lovingly cared for by the Missionaries of Charity,” Romanelli told SIR. Since the start of the war, the parish in Gaza has been aiding the local population since Israel began its war following the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas militants.

Author: Junno Arocho Esteves


Published at: 2025-07-02 22:17:00

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