Pope

Abbas welcomes new pope:

'Support the just Palestinian cause'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urging him to uphold the legacy of Pope Francis, whom he praises for his support of Palestinian rights.

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.

Trump sparks outrage by posting photo of himself as pope

President Trump sparked outrage after sharing a picture of himself in Pope's clothing created with artificial intelligence.

Erin Molan to the Pope:

'Use your power to recover the hostages'

Australian television presenter Erin Molan urged the Pope to blame those truly responsible for the suffering in Gaza.

SA Chief Rabbi:

'By abandoning the Bible and Israel, you endanger Europe'

The Anglican Archbishop and the Pope are silent in the face of jihadi threat engulfing Europe, indifferent to the murder of Christians in Africa and hostile to Israel’s attempts to battle the forces of terrorism, claims South Africa's Chief Rabbi Goldstein in hard-hitting address.

Don't let Pope Gregory dictate Israeli strategy

Israel, please ignore outside pressure and medieval calendars, and do what must be done. Op-ed.

Six months since massacre:

Pope to meet hostages’ families

The Pope responded to request of Foreign Minister Israel Katz to meet with hostages’ families: ‘to ensure that any ceasefire is conditional on the release of the hostages.’

The Eternal Hatred: Lessons from Yaacov and Esau

Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz tells what we can learn today from the biblical story of Esau and Yaakov meeting once again.

Israel urges Pope to intervene for release of Israeli captives

Foreign Minister calls on Pope Francis, UN secretary-general, president of the Red Cross to intervene on behalf of Israelis held by Hamas.

Open letter to Pope Bergoglio

You gave the rabbis in Italy your word that you would not denigrate “Pharisees” in your sermons but you are doiing it again. Op-ed.

Apologize for Columbus? Let Islam apologize for Temple Mount

Muslims have the same claim to Hagia Sophia or Temple Mount as Columbus had for the Mayan Pyramids. Opinion.

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.

Monotheistic faiths sign joint paper against euthanasia

Historic meeting at the Vatican: World religious leaders join Chief Rabbis' call in denouncing assisted suicide.

Pope Francis send letter to Argentinian Jews on AMIA bombing

Pope sends letter to Argentine Jewish political umbrella group head of 25th anniversary of attack on Jewish center in which 85 murdered.

Is it good for the Jews? A litmus test for good government

Pope: Anti-Semitic Christians 'reject own origins'

Pope Francis laments 'outbreak of anti-Semitic attacks in various countries.' 'An excessive and depraved hatred is taking root.'

Pope condemns synagogue shooting as 'inhuman act'

Pope Francis addresses mass-shooting at Jewish house of prayer which left 11 dead, calling massacre 'an inhuman act of violence.'

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

'Yesh Atid wants to join Netanyahu government'

Zionist Union chairman slams Yesh Atid party, says his is the 'only option' for replacing PM Netanyahu.

Pope: ‘Never forget the Shoah’

"It should be a warning of an obligation to reconciliation, of reciprocal comprehension and love toward our ‘elder brothers,’ the Jews."

Serial cancellation? Argentinian team nixed meeting with Pope

Even before cancellation of friendly match with Israel, Argentinian national team cancelled preplanned meeting with Pope, born in Argentina.

Who said Pope can't be swayed?

Rabbi clarifies video of singing in front of pope

Singing and dancing began 'spontaneously without my foreknowledge or consent.'

Pope speaks about Holocaust Memorial Day

On International Holocaust Memorial Day, EJC President Kantor meets with the Pope at the Vatican and gives him a blessing for his home.

Pope, religious leaders meet for peace talks

Pope holds, 'World Day of Prayer,' speaks of peace with religious leaders of all faiths, and says that Islam is not terrorism.

Ex-pope's 'intense' relationship with married woman revealed

Letters received by BBC document how Pope John Paul II held a 30-year-old eyebrow-raising relationship with a woman.

Pope Hails Iran Nuclear Deal

Speaking Sunday, Pope Francis hailed the pending nuclear deal with Iran as 'a definitive step toward a more secure and fraternal world.'

Kotel Rabbi Tells Pope: 'We Have Returned Home'

Rabbi says Jews merited great miracle to return home after scorn of exile, quotes prophets on world learning Torah from Israel.

Police Arrest 'Extremists' For Anti-Pope Notices

Freedom of expression lost in Jerusalem as two youths arrested for 'crime' of posting notices, distanced for 'disruptive intentions.'

Vatican Says Pope Will Demand 'Sovereign Palestine'

Vatican's Secretary of State says pope during visit will talk about 'Palestinian right to sovereign, independent homeland.'

Court Rejects Police 'Restraining Order' to Stop Pope Protests

Despite IDF refusal to give order distancing Jewish minor from Jerusalem, police turn to court - and were rejected.

Church Official: Arrest Yitzhar Yeshiva Head Before Pope's Visit

If Israel is serious about eliminating 'price tag' attacks, mass arrests - including of rabbis - are needed, a top church official said

Pope Will 'Recognize Palestine, Call to End Occupation'

PA, Arab Christian officials say pope is starting his visit in Bethlehem in order to send a political message.

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

Arutz Sheva exclusive

King David's Tomb to Remain in Israel's Hands

The Prime Minister's Office calls reports that Mount Zion will be transferred to the Vatican 'fundamental lies.'

Arab MK Pleads with Pope to Stop Christians Enlisting in IDF

MK Basel Ghattas submits plea to Vatican to stem rise in Christian Arab recruitment to IDF before upcoming visit.

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.

Pope's First Holy Land Trip: 'in May'

Pope Francis is to make a brief visit to Israel and the territories occupied by the Palestinian Authority.

Pope Francis Launches Anti-War Campaign

As US President Obama campaigns for support for military intervention in Syria, Catholic leader rallies opposition.

Pope: 'True Christian Cannot Be Anti-Semite'

"Because of our common roots, a true Christian cannot be anti-Semitic," says Pope Francis.

Pope Francis Extends Passover Greetings to Jewish Community

Pope Francis extends Passover wishes to Jewish community in a gesture aimed at strengthening relations between the two religions.

Peres to New Pope: Come to Israel

President Peres congratulated the new pope on being chosen for the office at a meeting with Church leaders Thursday.

New Pope Said to Have Good Relations With Argentine Jews

The Roman College of Cardinals on Monday evening elected Jorge Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, as its new Pope

PM Netanyahu Thanks Pope Ahead of Retirement

PM Netanyahu sent a letter to outgoing Pope Benedict XVI thanking him for his work on behalf of strengthening interfaith ties.

Chief Rabbis Laud Pope's Work to Fight Anti-Semitism

Israel’s chief rabbis respond to the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, say that he worked hard to fight anti-Semitism.

European Rabbis: Hope Next Pope Will Fight Hate, Too

The European Rabbinical Council said that it hoped that Pope Benedict's replacement would continue to fight anti-Semitism as the Pope did

Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation

Pope Benedict XVI announced on Monday that he will be resigning from his post on Feb 28.

Lebanese Christian Leader to Ask Pope to Recognize 'Palestine'

The Melkite Greek Catholic Church leader will ask the pope to recognize the Palestinian state when he visits Lebanon.

Yad Vashem Softens Criticism of Pope Pius XII

Yad Vashem has modified its account of Pope Pius XII’s actions toward the Jews during WWII, following a long diplomatic dispute.

Benedict Follows John Paul II

Similarities And Differences Between Two Papal Visits to Cuba

The Catholic Church in Poland is seeking to exploit the weakened state of the Communist regime in Cuba.

Pope Meets Abbas, Keeps Quiet on Cleansing of Christians

Pope meets Palestinian Authority chairman at Vatican, avoids public fuss over PA’s systematic anti-Christian violence.

Pope: Don't Blame Jews for Crucifixion

Pope Benedict XVI blames the 'Temple Aristocracy' for the crucifixion, absolving the Jews of collective guilt.

Papal Session on Muslim Terror Starts By Blasting Israelis

Pope Benedict XVI convened bishops to discuss Muslim terror against Christians, kicked things off with a swipe at Israel's loyalty pledge.

Vatican Responds to Jewish Fury On Move to Beatify Pius XII

The Vatican sought Wednesday to calm the fury of European Jewry over its move to advance the beatification of WWII Pope Pius XII.

Obama Turns to Pope to Back Mideast Plan

U.S. President Barack Obama is turning to the Pope to back his vision of a new Arab state on all of Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.

'One Word by Pope Means 1,000s of Jews'

Anti-assimilation org says Pope’s consent to “consider” revealing names of hidden Holocaust Jewish children has led to “flood” of requests.

Peres Greets Pope in Official Residence

Prior to his visit in Yad Vashem, the Pope called on Pres. Peres in Jerusalem. "Peace" was the theme of the speeches.