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Gaza school reopening is a reminder that ‘hope is stronger than fear,’ bishop says

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Top photo caption: A teacher at Holy Family Parish's school in Gaza City is seen July 22, 2024, in a classroom with children as part of the St. Joseph educational project for the 150 Christian youth sheltering at the parish compound and at the nearby Greek Orthodox Church compound. As children worldwide head back to…...