Nun tells of life in Gaza under bombardment-CathNews NZ/Pacific

Nun tells of life in Gaza under bombardment

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

“We have been living in an atmosphere of tension . . . . Attacks and retaliations have been going on practically non-stop. All activities have been interrupted. People are scared . . . .

This description of life in Gaza under bombardment comes from a sister of the Congregation of the Incarnate Word, which is charge of the pastoral care programme for the Holy Family parish.

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