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Popemobile Transformed into Hospital for Gaza's Children

12/2/2025

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Caritas proposed converting Pope Francis's old popemobile into a mobile hospital for Gaza's children.
The vehicle, originally a Mitsubishi pickup, would treat about 200 children daily.
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the plan signals global concern for Gaza's children.
Pope Francis had urged an end to the war and the humanitarian aid blockade.
It remains unclear if Israeli authorities will permit the vehicle’s entry amid ongoing conflict.

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Caritas proposed converting Pope Francis's old popemobile into a mobile hospital for Gaza's children.
The vehicle, originally a Mitsubishi pickup, would treat about 200 children daily.
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the plan signals global concern for Gaza's children.
Pope Francis had urged an end to the war and the humanitarian aid blockade.
It remains unclear if Israeli authorities will permit the vehicle’s entry amid ongoing conflict.