Father Gabriel Romanelli reflects on his FaceTime communications between the late pontiff and Gaza City’s “little flock.” ...

The parish priest of Gaza's only Catholic church talks about getting daily calls from Pope Francis during the Israel-Hamas ...

Local Catholics held a Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday, joining much of the world in remembering a religious leader who ...

Since Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip began a year and a half ago, the enclave and its historic landmarks – some centuries ...

ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital — In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent evening ritual: He ...

Palestinians sheltering in Gaza's churches after losing their homes have now also lost a voice that filled them with hope ...

His calls were a source of comfort—and protection—for the small Christian community sheltering around a church in the strip.

Instead of imposing immediate answers, Pope Francis encouraged open dialogue, helping church leaders embrace differences ...

Pontiffs have been players in global affairs for hundreds of years. Pope Francis carved out his own form of global influence.

For months, Pope Francis called almost nightly to check in on the people sheltering at the Holy Family Catholic Church.

Christians from around the world prayed for Pope Francis at a solemn Mass on Wednesday at Jerusalem's centuries-old Church of ...