Bishop Shomali: Gaza residents continue to face extreme hardship - Vatican News
David Martinez ·
· News about the Church
Bishop William Shomali, Vicar General of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, reflects on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since the ceasefire in October 2025, over 1,000 people—including 265 children—have been killed, and 80% of infrastructure remains destroyed. Thousands live in tents amid the ruins. The tragedy has remained unchanged, far from newspaper front pages. The Patriarchate hopes to reopen its school at Holy Family Parish this September, enrolling 1,000 children to help them begin learning again and gradually overcome the trauma of war.