Macron expresses ‘great concern’ about Gaza Catholic parish

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French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed “great concern” about a Catholic parish in war-torn Gaza with the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, his office said, according to AFP.

Macron spoke with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa by telephone on Saturday to discuss the “tragic situation” there since October 7.

“Hundreds of civilians of all confessions […] have been living under bombs and bullets for more than two months while worshippers and nuns take care of the sick, elderly or disabled,” Macron was quoted as saying.

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