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A popemobile once used by Pope Francis during a historic visit to Bethlehem in 2014 is being converted into a mobile medical clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, a project the late pontiff approved before his passing.

Originally designed to carry Pope Francis through the streets of Bethlehem, the modified white Mitsubishi vehicle—donated by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas—will soon serve a new purpose: providing urgent medical care to Palestinian children suffering under the prolonged Israeli Occupation aggression on Gaza.

The initiative is spearheaded by Caritas, a Catholic humanitarian organization, with support from the Franciscan order. According to Caritas officials, the clinic-on-wheels will be equipped with a physician and nurse, and stocked with basic medical supplies such as infection tests, syringes, and suture kits. It will also be fortified with blastproof windows to withstand the volatile conditions inside Gaza.

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[–] hazypenguin 16 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

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