Carrying the hope of Christmas ... the children of Palestine

Saturday, December 20, 2025, Photos from the second day of the pastoral visit to Gaza, where His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop William Shomali, presided over the Divine Mass in the parish, followed by the presentation of a Christmas play by the children of the parish, and concluded with the distribution of Christmas gifts to them, carrying the hope of Christmas   

Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

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Palestine's Children of Gaza Nativity 2025

Palestine's Children of Gaza Nativity 2025

Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issue a Christmas Message for their congregations and the to Christians around the world, 2025

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A baptism in Gaza today. Welcome the Holy Land’s newest Christian son

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Sunday, 21 December 2025, photos from the third and final day of the Christmas pastoral visit to Gaza, during which His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa presided over the Christmas Mass at the Holy Family Church. During the Mass, he administered First Communion to nine parishioners and the Sacrament of Baptism to a child  https://x.com/LPJerusalem/status/2002763147787030836/photo/3

 

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa celebrated First Communion and a Baptism in Gaza City this morning. Sunday, December 21, 2025. Day 807  https://x.com/chunguskitten/status/2002733600358429176/photo/1

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https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/21/middleeast/catholic-patriarch-gaza-church-christmas-mass-intl 

"At least 401 people have been killed since the ceasefire on October 11, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported on Saturday. In total, 70,925 Palestinians have been killed and 171,185 people injured since October 7, 2023, when Hamas and other militant groups launched an attack on Israel, the health ministry said.  

CNN footage from Gaza City on Sunday showed loud bells chiming over the parish, where a baby, Mario, was baptized to mark “new life” and “new hope,” according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Red and gold baubles, green wreaths and ribbons were dotted around the Holy Family Church, and a tall Christmas tree draped in tinsel was erected in the corner. "  

CNN News: ‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war