During his papal visit to France from September 25 to 28, Pope Leo XIV specifically praised Aid to the Church in Need (AED) at the Élysée Palace. Speaking alongside President Emmanuel Macron, the Pope highlighted the organization's humanitarian and educational work supporting Christians in the Middle East. Alix Montagne, the AED president, expressed honor at this recognition. The charity also engaged with the public in Paris and Metz, distributing balloons and promoting its mission to 300,000 spectators. The visit underscored the importance of religious freedom and the AED's long-standing collaboration with the Holy See.
The Sainte-Famille school in Gaza City reopened on September 15, welcoming approximately 1,000 students after nearly three years of conflict. Father Gabriel Romanelli, the local parish priest, described the event as a beacon of hope for a devastated community. George Akroush from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem noted that about 130 Christian students will now study together in this single institution. The school previously served as a shelter for over 450 displaced people during Israeli bombardments. The reopening aims to restore a sense of normalcy and includes new psychosocial support for traumatized children and teachers, according to the outlet.
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