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Pope Francis to meet PA chairman Abbas

Vatican confirms that Pope Francis, who has continued to be critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, will meet PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Pope Francis claims:

'My remarks on genocide were taken out of context'

In meeting with interfaith delegation at the Vatican, Pope Francis comments on remarks attributed to him that Israel should be investigated for genocide: I was shown materials from the war, and I said that if this is true, then it needs to be investigated.

The Vatican now considers Europe’s Islamization “inevitable”

Sorry, prelates, to say that Europe is a "ripe fruit" is not equivalent to pronouncing that we Europeans must accept Islamization and decline as "inevitable." Op-ed.

Jewish groups to Pope Francis:

Clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments

'Hamas’ butchering and kidnapping of civilians is terrorism. Israel’s self-defense is not,' Jewish group notes. 'Vatican, please clarify.'

In a first, a Jewish organization opens an office at the Vatican

WJC President Ronald Lauder visits Pope Francis, presenting him with document 'encapsulating' ties.

1942 letter confirms Pope Pius XII likely knew about death camps

Newly discovered letter shows Pope Pius XII likely knew about Nazi death camps.

Pope Francis hospitalized due to respiratory infection

Vatican says 86-year-old pontiff will need to spend "a few days" in hospital for treatment.

Vatican releases complete cache of Holocaust-era Jewish files

Vatican publishes digitization of remaining archives of requests by Jews for Pope Pius's help during Holocaust.

US tourist denied audience with pope damages 2 Roman sculptures

Man told he won't be able to see Pope goes on rampage at Vatican Museums, damaging two 2,000-year old sculptures before being restrained.

Vatican to release WWII-era ‘Jewish files’ online

Pope Francis has ordered 170 volumes of Jewish requests for help from the Catholic Church during World War II to be published online.

Pope hosts Yad Vashem director at Vatican

In a first, the Pope hosts director of Israel's Holocaust museum - but doesn't discuss Catholic Church’s Holocaust controversies.

B’nai B’rith meets Pope France for interfaith dialogue

B’nai B’rtih International delegation meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, urges world to unite against antisemitism.

Report:

Pope Francis cancels visit to Israel

Political source says wave of terrorism in Israel had an effect on Vatican's decision to cancel the visit at this time.

Board of Deputies president meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Meeting was held to demonstrate strong inter-communal relationship between Jewish and Catholic communities.

Australian Cardinal Edward Idris Cassidy dead at 96

Cassidy served as President of the Commission for the Religious Relations with the Jews, advocated for dialogue between Catholics and Jews.

Moved by her story, Pope pays house call to Holocaust survivor

Pope Francis becomes so moved by testimony of local Holocaust survivor, he decided to pay her a visit over the weekend.

New report shows Vatican urged pope not to protest deportations

Vatican hid Holocaust orphans from their families and urged Pope Pius XII not to protest deportations.

Vatican summons Israeli, US ambassadors

In a highly unusual move, Vatican summons both US and Israeli ambassadors to express concern about possible sovereignty move by Israel.

Vatican worried about Israeli sovereignty

Vatican officials meet PA officials, express 'concern' over possible application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Pope Francis’ silence about a forced conversion to Islam

The street from Christianity to Islam is one way. Woe to he who tries to go the other way. Even the pope will not come to his aid. Opinion.

Vatican unseals secret archive on Holocaust-era Pope Pius XII

Archives on controversial World War Two-era pope unsealed.

Archives on controversial war-time Pope Pius XII set to open

Vatican's archives on Pope Pius XII, who served during the Holocaust, to be unsealed on March 2.

Vatican speaks out against US statement on 'settlements'

Holy See doesn't mention Pompeo statement but says "recent decisions risk undermining Israeli-Palestinian peace process".

Pope urged by Jews to take care over 'Pharisees' talk

Pharisees should be 'put in context,' AJC's Rabbi Rosen says.

Pope Francis cares more about migrants than persecuted Christians

Vatican to open archives on WW2-era Pope

Pope Francis announces archives on Pope accused of not saving Jews during the Holocaust 8 years early.

The line from the Holocaust to Ireland's BDS vote starts in Rome

The Dolomites of the Middle East

Controversy over new tunnel under David's Tomb

Activists protest secret tunnel connecting Christian clergy residence to Church at holy site. 'Israeli authorities doing Vatican's bidding.'

Somali man who threatened to attack Vatican arrested

Italian police arrest 20-year-old ISIS member who threatened to bomb churches in Italy, including St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope calls for 'two-state solution' during meeting with Abbas

Pope Francis meets PA chairman at Vatican, briefs him on "Israeli violations against Palestinians".

Vatican, Rabbinate prepare joint statement against euthanasia

Israeli Chief Rabbinate and Vatican to issue joint statement condemning assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Report: Labor chief to meet Pope Francis

Avi Gabbay plans trip to Vatican, will meet with Pope Francis in visit organized by journalist who arranged 2014 papal visit to Israel.

Vatican announces sainthood for Pope Paul VI for October

Reigned from 1963-78, visited Jerusalem in January '64 on brief trip to Israel and Jordan, marking 1st time reigning pope visited Holy Land.

How Poland once spoke about the Shoah

Ties between countries:

'Through ups and downs, we have always remained strong friends'

President Rivlin welcomes Vatican's Papal Nuncio and three new ambassadors to Israel.

Rabbis seek pope’s cooperation in fighting Islamic extremism

International rabbinical delegation presents Pope Francis with document by Israeli rabbinate and Diaspora rabbis on cooperation.

Pope defrocks priest convicted of sex abuse

Pope Francis defrocks Italian priest found guilty of the sexual abuse of minors.

Pope names two rabbis to Pontifical Academy of Life

Israeli and Argentinian rabbis among 50 new members of institution meant to work 'for the promotion and defense of human life.'

Vatican, Israel closer to resolving property, tax issues

Israel, Vatican says they are close to concluding negotiations on decades old tax and property disputes.

President Trump heads to Vatican

Trump heads to Vatican, human rights groups push Pope to talk about death penalty, torture.

WATCH: Trump will 'unite civilized world against terrorism'

In weekly address, President Trump says first presidential trip aims to unite world against terrorism, calls PM Netanyahu a 'good friend.'

Vatican to join with Rome Jewish community on menorah exhibition

Exhibition will feature menorahs from around the world, as well as Christian artifacts inspired by Temple menorah.

Abbas warns moving US Embassy will 'bury hopes for peace'

PA Chairman says anything legitmizing 'illegal Israeli annexation' will 'bury hopes for two-state solution' and 'fuel extremism.'

PA establishes "Palestinian" embassy in the Vatican

PA chairman and Pope Francis attend inauguration of embassy of "Palestine" at the Vatican.

Pope Francis and Abbas to meet at the Vatican

Pope Francis will grant PA chairman an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the third meeting between the two.

Who is behind the bus ads in Rome for a 'trip to Palestine?'

Is the Vatican's travel agency involved in the "Palestine trip" bus ads whose itinerary includes Jerusalem sites holy to Christians?

Chief Rabbinate and Vatican: reverse UNESCO decision

A joint committee of the Israeli Rabbinate and the Vatican issued a statement calling on world leaders to reverse the Jerusalem UNESCO vote.

Vatican buses promote trips to Jerusalem, “Palestine”

Israel turns to Vatican for help at UN

Israel asked the Vatican's representative to UNESCO to work to convince nations not to deny Jewish connection to Jerusalem

Swedish nun who saved Jews from Nazis made a saint

Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad rescued at least 12 Jews during the Holocaust, hiding them her convent in Rome.

Vatican-backed sports group honors terrorist mass-murderer

'Abu Jihad Tournament,' sponsored by Jerusalem organization funded by Vatican, honors terrorist responsible for more than 100 deaths.

Italy: ISIS supporters wanted to attack Israeli embassy, Vatican

Italian police release arrest warrants for six for trying to join ISIS, planning attacks on Israeli embassy and Vatican.

An American Jew at the Pope's visit to the Rome Synagogue

Rabbi asks pope to recognize Israel as Jewish

Rabbi Arusi reveals he asked Pope Francis during synagogue visit to declare Israel is state of the Jews - pope got embarrassed.

Charlie Hebdo special edition 'attacks God'

One year from jihadist attack secular satire paper blames 'idea of God,' Vatican accuses cartoonists of using God to justify hatred.

Historic Vatican accord with 'Palestine' takes effect

Agreement in which Holy See recognizes Palestinian state begins, almost three years after Vatican symbolically recognized 'Palestine.'

Contrary to headlines, Church has no plans to stop missionizing

New Vatican document precludes "institutional mission work" but says believers are "called upon to bear witness" to Jews.

Iran's Rouhani to meet the pope next month

Rouhani and Pope Francis set to hobnob in late January, in Iranian president's first visit to the Vatican.