Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks about first phase of peace deal

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Speaks About First Phase of Peace Deal

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, provided an update on the status of Christians in Gaza after the first phase of the historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas began.

They keep writing that they still cannot believe they were able to sleep through the night without hearing the sound of bombs.

Despite the promising outcome, which saw the return of Israeli hostages and the withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza, Pizzaballa noted that the situation in Gaza remains very fluid.

The Catholic community in Gaza is being closely monitored, with the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem stating that they are in daily contact with them.

Author's summary: Peace deal brings hope to Gaza.

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Catholic News Agency Catholic News Agency — 2025-10-16