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 still cannot believe they were able to sleep through the night without hearing the sound of bombs.
Pizzaballa noted that the situation in Gaza "remains very fluid" despite the promising outcome of the first phase, which included the return of Israeli hostages and the strategic withdrawal of IDF troops from Gaza.
The Catholic community in Gaza is in daily contact with the Latin Patriarch, expressing their surprise and relief at the newfound peace.
Author's summary: Peace deal brings relief to Gaza Catholics.