I'm so genuinely heartened to see Pope Francis make this statement for the dignity and sanctity of Palestinian life.
The "Nativity of Bethlehem 2024" unveiled by Pope Francis, crafted by Palestinian artisans from Bethlehem, shows the infant Jesus laying on a Keffiyeh.
Around the star of Bethlehem above are the words "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" (Luke 2:14) in both Latin and Arabic.
The Pope also made this statement:
It's so important this Advent to remember that Jesus was a Palestinian Jew, and that there is an ongoing genocide against the very people through which He came to us. We cannot contemplate Biblical Bethlehem without remembering the horrors that plague modern day Bethlehem.
On a personal note, as a trans Catholic-in-training, I've been pretty disappointed with Pope's public statements recently on issues such as trans rights, so I'm glad to see him make a stance on the right side of history.
The innocence of childhood with eyes that carry burdens far beyond her age, walking amidst the crowd in search of a dignified life under the veil of need.
براءة الطفولة بعينين تحملان هموماً أكبر من عمرها، تسير وسط الزحام بحثاً عن حياة كريمة تحت غطاء من الحاجة.❤🥺
Please quickly bring your attention to Sami @samialkhlilis-blog and his family, who are in urgent need of help.
Sami has a large family, all of which he loves dearly. He lives with his wife, their three children, his four siblings, and his elderly parents. However, he and his family are suffering greatly due to the war in Ghazzah, and they need your help to survive.
Sami and his family's home was destroyed by bombing, as was the shop where Sami sold car parts. They were forced to flee from the north of Ghazzah to the south, and were displaced many times. Now, they live in a tent, without proper access to food, water, or medical care.
Sami's mother was especially impacted by this displacement. She suffers from chronic thyroid and parathyroid disease. Since she was displaced, her condition has deteriorated, as she has not received the vital medication she needs. Her condition is worsening each day, and she needs surgery, but getting surgery is difficult due to the lack of medical resources.
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Sami needs your help to get his mother the vital medical treatment she needs. His entire family also needs basic necessities like food and shelter. However, donations have been very slow, and sometimes they do not receive any for days at a time.
Sami's mother shouldn't have to suffer from a lack of medical care like this. She, and all of this family, deserve your support, as they are living through a genocide. Please, share and donate. Even a small amount, like €5 or €10, makes a difference.
Aboud asked me for help with his fundraiser! He's only 24 and was the owner of his own business in Gaza before the war started over a year ago, destroying his home and store. Now him and his family are struggling due to inflation from shortages.
He's only raised €7,232 out of his €25,000 goal so far. Please consider donating to him!
If you donate, reminder I am drawing for those who donate to Gaza fundraisers or donated esims! Donate and get some art! (more info on the post linked here)
His gofundme has been verified by @gaza-evacuation-funds (Link here)
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