Catholic Church

Brussels cathedral apologizes for antisemitic past

Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval antisemitic persecution depicted in stained glass.

Herzog welcomes agreement on Easter prayers in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog praises understandings between police and the Latin Patriarchate ensuring Easter prayers in Jerusalem, reaffirms Israel’s commitment to freedom of worship.

Diplomatic incident:

Latin Patriarch attempts to enter holy site despite restrictions

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa stopped en route to Holy Sepulchre after attempting entry despite wartime restrictions, Israel cites missile threat

Jewish group to donate thousands to repair damaged Gaza church

American Jewish Committee donates $25K to Gaza church damaged by Israeli strike.

IDF: Gaza church hit was accidental, we evacuated injured

IDF confirms mortar unintentionally struck the Holy Family Church in Gaza due to a targeting deviation; says aid was delivered, clergy visited, and wounded were evacuated.

Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Pope Leo XIV following the Gaza church incident, expressing sorrow as the Pope urged renewed peace talks and protection of holy sites.

Netanyahu mourns victims of Gaza church attack, IDF investigates

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses deep regret over missile hitting Gaza's Holy Family Church, leading to casualties, stressing Israel’s commitment to protecting civilians and holy sites.

Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost elected first American pope in history

Selection of the Chicago-born Prevost welcomed by the European Jewish Congress and President Trump.

1942 letter confirms Pope Pius XII likely knew about death camps

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

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

'Pope Pius XII should never be considered for Sainthood'

Simon Wiesenthal Center: 'Newly-discovered letter more explicit proof that Pope Pius XII was publicly silent throughout the Holocaust.'

Vatican:

Family that saved Jews is holy

The Catholic Church held a dedication ceremony for the Ulma family, who saved Jews during World War II.

New documents:

Catholic Church may have sheltered thousands from Nazis

Newly discovered document lists more than 3,000 Jews the Catholic Church sheltered from Nazis.

In Europe's Catholic schools, Muslim pupils dominate

It is not only pupils. The first Muslim principal of a Catholic school is in Flanders. Op-ed.

Catholic leaders call on Christians to fight antisemitism

Senior archbishops mark Monsignor Giuseppe Placido Nicolini’s saving of 200 Jews during the Holocaust with call to fight antisemitism today.

At Auschwitz:

Catholic cardinal pays homage to Jewish nun murdered by Nazis

Canadian cardinal with Jewish ancestry honors Jewish-born nun and saint who was murdered at Auschwitz.

New revelations: Pope Pious XII met Hitler's advisors

A series of recently disclosed Vatican archives have shed light on the relationship between the Pope and Nazi Germany.

I, a non-Jew, stand with Eric Zemmour on Islam, not the church

The suicide of French Catholicism has reached the point where there is a Moslem prayer corner in the 2nd largest church in France. Op-ed.

Believer on Sunday, sinner Monday? Catholic Church against Biden

Catholic Church considering an ordinance that would prevent President Biden and others denying doctrine to receive communion.

Bishops: The Catholic Church aided Nazis and helped them escape

The German Conference of Catholic Bishops has now admitted Church complicity in Nazism. What took 75 years? And Pope Pius XII? Op-ed.

Catholic Church was complicit in Nazi crimes, say German Bishops

Report released by German Bishops' Conference says Catholic Church in Germany was 'complicit' in Nazi crimes.

Romanian priest who filmed anti-Semitic greeting replaced

Archdiocese of Bucharest replaces spokesperson accused of equating Jews with virus.

Did Pope Pius XII support Hitler?

Researchers hope to finally uncover the truth about the Catholic Church's involvement in the Final Solution.

A courageous Catholic voice against antisemitism

Poland: Minister, Catholic church, denounce burning effigy

Catholic Church in Poland decries burning of Jewish effigy on Easter weekend, promises to 'never tolerate' such incidents.

Notre Dame and the Jews

Churches angry as land expropriation bill to be debated by gov't

Churches protest as bill affecting church-owned property, regulating real estate sales and levying city taxes to be debated on Christmas.

Of 280 churches, only 10 will be spared - the end of Christian Europe

Swedish nun sainted for saving Jews during Holocaust

Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad, who saved between 12 and 60 Jews during Holocaust, receives beatification from Pope Francis.

Pope Francis calls to accept gays

In a major shift of Catholic tenets of faith, pope releases paper instructing Catholics on how to live, tells them to accept homosexuals.

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.

'Vatican's call not to convert Jews won't change anything'

Anti-missionary group says nothing new in Catholic declaration that Jews don't need Jesus, largely because of who's missionizing.

Jews Contrast Refugee's European Experience With Their Own

Pope Francis urged Catholic institutions to open their doors and house Syrian refugees until they could get on the their feet.

Analysis Details Catholic 'Charities' War on Israel

NGO Monitor reveals how largely tax-funded Catholic aid societies channel funds to politicized NGOs attacking Israel.

Large Catholic Event Planned for David's Tomb on Shavuot

Rebbetzin in charge of Jewish prayer at the site urges Jews to attend, says police refusing to address potential security, space issues.

Pope Francis to Canonize First 'Palestinian Saints'

Pope to canonize two Arab nuns who lived in Israel under Ottoman rule as 'Palestinian' saints in the Vatican this month.

Jewish Worshippers Keeping King David's Tomb Jewish

Activists say only the constant flood of prayer sessions, Torah learning at King David's compound keep the site from becoming Catholic.

Christian Clerics to Europe: Recognize 'Palestine'

Arab Catholic, Greek Orthodox and Lutheran prelates in Israel tell Europe to force through Arab state with Jerusalem as capital.

Czech MP: Catholic Church was a Partner in Nazis War Crimes

Czech MP causes storm after accusing the Catholic Church of agreeing to massacre of Jews, helping Nazis escape justice.

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David's Tomb Status Quo Breached by Catholic Mass Services

Footage shows David's Tomb Compound has been handed over to fixed Catholic worship, endangering Jewish prayer rights.

Police to Deploy 8,000 Extra Officers During Papal Visit

Police Commissioner vows to apprehend 'extremists' in response to concerns from Rome. But why would the Pope be safer in the PA?

John XXIII: The 'Best Pope for The Jewish People'

Holocaust scholar says John XXIII saved thousands during Holocaust, persuaded Vatican not to oppose Israel independence.

An Open Letter to Pope Francis

Pope Plans Full State Visit

The Pope's upcoming visit to Israel will be a full state visit, with meetings set with the Prime Minister, President, and Chief Rabbis

Report: Vatican Pushing for Control of Mount Zion

Christian leaders push Israel to hand over control of area housing King David’s tomb, ‘last supper’ hall.

Polish Catholic Church Unveils Blood Libel Painting

On Thursday for church's international Day of Judaism, controversial picture uncovered to expose realities of anti-Semitic past.

Abbas to Christians Worldwide: Visit PA During Papal Visit

PA Chairman, ever the opportunist, uses reports of Papal visit to encourage PA tourism, rally for more international support.

Catholic Aid Societies Promote Hatred of Israel

Europe's Supercessionism: Islam Replaces Christianity

For the Pope, Israel Does Not Really Exist

Head of Catholic Sect Calls Jews 'Enemies of Church'

Vatican reaffirms its commitment to dialogue with Jews after head of a traditionalist breakaway group called them "enemies of the Church."