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.
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.
The Vatican has announced that the white Mitsubishi vehicle that served Pope Francis will become a mobile clinic for the children of Gaza. The Pope blessed the initiative before his death.
Pope Francis expressed distrust of the West and support for Israel’s declared enemies. Opinion.
Pope Francis did call out Hamas as “evil” and called for them to return Israeli hostages. Yet these moments of moral clarity were overshadowed by Pope Francis’ frequently harsh and unjustified attacks on Israel. Opinion.
Pope Francis, who called to end war in Gaza and condemned Israel for defending its citizens, dies at 88.
Pope Francis uses Easter address to condemn "dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation" in Gaza, says "growing climate of antisemitism around the world is worrisome."
Pope Francis, did you ignore the intent of “Nostra Aetate” to garner favor with extremist Palestinianism?
Vatican says Pope Francis experienced two episodes of "acute respiratory failure", the third significant health decline since he was admitted to the hospital 18 days ago.
Pope Francis requires mechanical ventilation after experiencing sudden respiratory distress. Vatican says the Pope’s condition remains serious and he is not yet out of danger.
88-year-old Pope Francis was initially hospitalized due to bronchitis, but his condition worsened, developing into pneumonia in both lungs.
Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz, a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel, has written an open letter to demand that Pope Francis change his statements regarding the war in Gaza.
Pope Francis continues criticism of Israel's war against Hamas in remarks to diplomats from around the world, says "bombing civilians" and "children freezing to death" cannot be accepted.
He reacts to Israel as he would to a slap in the face. Why is that? Opinion.
Conference of Presidents writes letter to Pope Francis following his criticism of Israel’s counterterrorism operations in Gaza: We appreciate and share your concern for the suffering of innocent civilians, but the statements you have made only serve to distort Israel’s legitimate military campaign and fuel antisemitism.
Pope Francis again relates to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, uses traditional Christmas message to call for peace in the Middle East.
Perhaps he believes that pointing a finger at the Jews will divert Muslim rage from the Vatican. Opinion.
Pope Francis reiterates his condemnation of Israel’s strikes on the Gaza Strip, a day after the Foreign Ministry condemned his previous comments.
Pope Francis claims Israel's war against the Hamas terror group is 'cruelty, not war'; Israeli Foreign Ministry slams back: 'Israel makes extraordinary efforts to prevent harm to innocents, enough with the double standards and the singling out of the Jewish state and its people.'
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli wrote to the Pope to demand an explanation of the Pope's support for the Palestinian narrative.
Vatican confirms that Pope Francis, who has continued to be critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, will meet PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Conference of European Rabbis criticizes Pope Francis' call to investigate IDF for 'genocide,' note Israel's intention is self-defense against a group which called for genocide of Jews.
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.
With his attack on Israel while the nation is fighting for its life, the pontiff has taken the Vatican backwards into a very dark past. For the head of the Catholic Church to show himself to be so morally twisted is shocking. Opinion.
The Conference of European Rabbis says Pope Francis 'lends credibility to the insidious narrative propagated by Iran and its proxies' by calling for Israel to be investigated for a nonexistent 'genocide.'
Combat Antisemitism Movement calls Pope Francis’ comments on genocide 'a possible eighth front against Israel.'
Excerpts from book to be released Tuesday reveal that Pope Francis is calling for an investigation into whether Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the criteria for genocide.
Asked about Israel's strike to eliminate the Hezbollah leader, Pope Francis said that 'even in war, there is morality to be safe-guarded.'
Pope Francis recalls his meeting with mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Her humanity struck me. I accompany her at this time.
Pope Francis decries deaths of children in Israeli strikes in Gaza: When you see bodies of killed children under the presumption that some guerrillas are there, this is ugly.
Prime Minister's wife calls on the leader of the Christian world to intervene to bring about the release of the hostages being held in Gaza.
Israel's Chief Rabbi David Lau addresses letter to Pope Francis after Pope accuses Israel of engaging in terrorism just like Hamas.
In response to the genocidal Hamas agenda, churches have turned on its Jewish victims. Opinion.
Pope Francis chastised Israel, saying it's “forbidden to respond to terror with terror." Rabbi Goldstein responded with a harsh message.
'Hamas’ butchering and kidnapping of civilians is terrorism. Israel’s self-defense is not,' Jewish group notes. 'Vatican, please clarify.'
'The suffering of the families of Israeli hostages is on the hands of Hamas terrorists,' Simon Wiesenthal Center says.
Pope Francis told a delegation of European rabbis that Christians 'need Judaism to understand ourselves better.'
The Catholic Church held a dedication ceremony for the Ulma family, who saved Jews during World War II.
Vatican says 86-year-old pontiff will need to spend "a few days" in hospital for treatment.
Vatican publishes digitization of remaining archives of requests by Jews for Pope Pius's help during Holocaust.
Pope Francis receives historic World Jewish Congress delegation to strengthen Jewish-Catholic ties, as WJC Pres. announces new initiative.
Former Chief Rabbi of Moscow and president of the Conference of European Rabbis holds private meeting with Pope Francis.
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.
Pope Francis has ordered 170 volumes of Jewish requests for help from the Catholic Church during World War II to be published online.
In a first, the Pope hosts director of Israel's Holocaust museum - but doesn't discuss Catholic Church’s Holocaust controversies.
B’nai B’rtih International delegation meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, urges world to unite against antisemitism.
Political source says wave of terrorism in Israel had an effect on Vatican's decision to cancel the visit at this time.
Mainstream media outlets are accusing the Pope of stoking a 'conspiracy theory' as he seems to defend Russia's Putin.
Pope Francis slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he thought wars in middle Europe were a thing of the past.
Meeting was held to demonstrate strong inter-communal relationship between Jewish and Catholic communities.
PA chairman holds private audience with Pope Francis, meets top Vatican officials who stress importance of resuming peace talks.
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate calls on Pope Francis to clarify comments on Torah and Jewish law.
Pope Francis restricts use of liturgy which includes calls for the conversion of the Jews and formerly referred to Jewish 'blindness'.
Pope Francis filmed kissing the number tattooed to the forearm of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp inmate.
Pope Francis expresses his “closeness” to the people of Israel in the wake of the deadly Lag b’Omer catastrophe at Mount Meron.
Pope Francis met with Shia leader Ali al-Sistani, responsible, in part, for driving away ISIS.
Pope Francis currently visiting Christian centers damaged during ISIS onslaught, trying to bring hope, renewal to local communities.
Pope Francis becomes so moved by testimony of local Holocaust survivor, he decided to pay her a visit over the weekend.
Israeli President speaks to the Pope as Jews celebrate Hanukkah and Christians prepare for Christmas in the shadow of COVID-19.
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.
President Rivlin to Pope Francis: We are fighting a stubborn and cruel enemy together, and that is how we will overcome it.