{"id":525,"date":"2025-05-05T19:03:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/logicalware.net\/?p=525"},"modified":"2025-05-06T19:36:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T19:36:57","slug":"popemobile-to-serve-as-gaza-childrens-health-clinic-in-franciss-final-wish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/logicalware.net\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/popemobile-to-serve-as-gaza-childrens-health-clinic-in-franciss-final-wish\/","title":{"rendered":"Popemobile to serve as Gaza children's health clinic in Francis's final wish"},"content":{"rendered":"
The popemobile is set to serve<\/a> as a Gaza children\u2019s health clinic in a final wish from the late Pope Francis, according to Vatican News.<\/p>\n The News reported Monday that the conversion of the pontiff\u2019s popemobile was a final request from Francis<\/a> for Gaza residents, who have faced dire conditions and mass death amid Israel\u2019s military strikes.<\/p>\n Francis, who was known for his human rights advocacy, died late April 21<\/a> after a long series of health complications.<\/p>\n The Associated Press reported late last month that Gaza\u2019s only Catholic church would receive frequent calls<\/a> from Francis in the last year and a half of his life. During the calls, he would check in about the well-being of those in the church, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n According to Vatican News, medical equipment such as rapid tests for infections and vaccines is being added to Francis\u2019s popemobile, which doctors and medics will staff.<\/p>\n Last year, Francis pushed for a ceasefire in Gaza and the \u201cprompt\u201d release of every Israeli hostage during a<\/a> traditional Easter message.<\/p>\n \u201cMy thoughts go especially to the victims of the many conflicts worldwide, beginning with those in Israel and Palestine, and in Ukraine. May the risen Christ open a path of peace for the war-torn peoples of those regions. In calling for respect for the principles of international law, I express my hope for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine, all for the sake of all,\u201d Francis said at the time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The popemobile is set to serve as a Gaza children\u2019s health clinic in a final wish from the late Pope Francis, according to Vatican News. The News reported Monday that<\/p>\n