Lower thirds:

00:02 Report by Mohammed al Madhoun & Tania Krämer
00:36 Gabriel Romanelli | Priest Holy Family Church
01:21 George Anton | Gaza resident
01:55 Suhail Abu Daoud | Gaza resident

Script:

The Catholic parish of the Holy Family in the heart of Gaza City. Amid the ongoing Israeli bombardment , the small Christian community gathers for a mass in memory of Pope Francis.
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The Pope had been following the war closely and has spoken out about the devastating situation of civilians in Gaza. He made it a habit to call the parish priest, Father Gabriel. The last time they spoke was on Saturday to give his blessings.
 
00:34+++ (Father) Gabriel Romanelli, Priest Holy Family Church, ARA+++
“ he called us daily during the war,—even on the darkest days, under bombardment, when people were being killed and wounded around us. The communication was constant, day and night. Sometimes, because of the difficult situation in Gaza, it would take three or four hours of trying before the call finally got through despite the amount of work and responsibilities he had. But he never gave up until he reached us and delivered his message every day.”
 
The people here say it has given them tremendous support. Most have been living here, on the church compound since the war began.
 
01:18+++George Anton, resident Gaza, ARA+++
“Christians in Gaza will feel the loss of the great paternal tenderness ???  that always embraced gaza and never wavered. We will miss Pope Francis . We will miss his personal love for each of us. We will miss his fatherly concern, always calling us and asking each one of us about everything in our lives. He gave us compassion and strength, and takes away our fears. We will miss all of this."
 
01:53+++Suhail Abu Daoud, Gaza resident, ARA++
“It came as a shock, especially after we had heard that his health had partially improved following his release from the hospital. Just yesterday (a day before), his aide spoke on his behalf in St. Peter’s Square, delivering a message of peace and calling for a complete ceasefire in Gaza. His final words were about Gaza—a place that held a unique and special place in his heart.”
 
With the death of Pope Francis, one of the voices for peace in Gaza has fallen silent - as the war continues with full force.