News for Pope Francis Pope Francis mourns Meron victimsPope Francis expresses his “closeness” to the people of Israel in the wake of the deadly Lag b’Omer catastrophe at Mount Meron. Watch: Pope Francis meets Iraq's Shia leaderPope Francis met with Shia leader Ali al-Sistani, responsible, in part, for driving away ISIS.Watch: Pope visits damaged Iraqi churchesPope Francis currently visiting Christian centers damaged during ISIS onslaught, trying to bring hope, renewal to local communities.Moved by her story, Pope Francis visits Holocaust survivor Edith Bruck at home in RomePope Francis becomes so moved by testimony of local Holocaust survivor, he decided to pay her a visit over the weekend. President Rivlin speaks to PopeIsraeli President speaks to the Pope as Jews celebrate Hanukkah and Christians prepare for Christmas in the shadow of COVID-19. Pope Francis’ silence about a forced conversion to IslamThe 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. Rivlin speaks to Pope in light of coronavirus pandemicPresident Rivlin to Pope Francis: We are fighting a stubborn and cruel enemy together, and that is how we will overcome it. Worldwide Catholic Church leader calls to keep SabbathIn a video circulating the web, Supreme Pontiff Pope Francis calls on believers to keep Sabbath as 'the Jews followed and still observe.' EJC President bestows Golden Vision award on Pope FrancisIn meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, Dr. Moshe Kantor discussed next World Holocaust Forums to focus on ethical and moral issues.Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric resurgence’ of anti-SemitsmPope meets delegation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Supreme Pontiff Pope Francis slaps away believer's handWorldwide Catholic Church leader loses cool when earnest pilgrim seeking spiritual munificence expresses devotion. Pope Francis to Jewish NGO chief: Pray for me in JerusalemPope makes special request of Jewish charity dedicated to helping children with cancer. 'Pray for me and the world's children in Jerusalem.' 'Pope Francis never lost touch with Rabbi Sacca'Pope Francis meets representatives of Hispanic Jewry organizations at Vatican.Pope urged by Jews to take care over 'Pharisees' talkPharisees should be 'put in context,' AJC's Rabbi Rosen says. Pope Francis cares more about migrants than persecuted ChristiansThe Pope seems to have made the migrants his sole mission. I don't understand. Pope Francis, Morrocon king, hold interreligious dialogueVatican spokesman calls meeting 'significant event,' says it marks first time imam training institute welcomed a pope.Jewish groups praise Vatican's decision to open WWII archivesAmerican Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League welcome Vatican's decision to open the archives of Pius XII. Vatican to open archives on WW2-era PopePope Francis announces archives on Pope accused of not saving Jews during the Holocaust 8 years early.The Pope kissed a notorious Islamist anti-SemiteDear Pope Francis, are you sure the imam of Al Azhar was an angel of peace and not one of death? Rabbi invited to Abu Dhabi by the PopeFoundation for Ethnic Understanding President Rabbi Marc Schneier hails recognition of Jewish community of Dubai. Abbas welcomes Pope's call for talks with IsraelPA chairman says PA is ready to resume peace talks with Israel on basis of international law and relevant UN resolutions.Pope calls for resumption of Israeli-PA negotiationsPope Francis uses holiday address to call for resumption of final status negotiations between Israel and Palestinian Authority.Pope calls for 'two-state solution' during meeting with AbbasPope Francis meets PA chairman at Vatican, briefs him on "Israeli violations against Palestinians".Pope Francis: ‘A Christian cannot be an anti-Semite’Pontiff laments anti-Semitic attacks, calls to 'ban anti-Semitism' during audience with Jewish emissaries.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.'Pope Francis honors Holocaust victims in LithuaniaCatholic leader pays homage to victims of Holocaust during liquidation of Vilnius ghetto 75 years ago. MIAs families' letters given to the PopeLabor chairman Avi Gabbay meets Pope Francis, discusses Middle East and the ways to promote peace. Report: Labor chief to meet Pope FrancisAvi Gabbay plans trip to Vatican, will meet with Pope Francis in visit organized by journalist who arranged 2014 papal visit to Israel.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."Pope 'very worried' by Mideast 'spiral of violence'Pope Francis 'worried' about 'escalation of tensions,' emphasizes that 'war begets war.' Pope Francis calls for 'peace in the Holy Land'Pope calls for end to violence after thousands riot at Israel-Gaza border.Pope: Europe can do more to fight anti-SemitismCatholic leader: 'The Church, mindful of the patrimony she shares with the Jews, decries anti-Semitism at any time and by anyone.'Erdogan, Pope to discuss Trump's Jerusalem moveTurkish president to visit Vatican, discuss response to US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. US poll: Bernie Sanders and Netanyahu most admired Jewish menNew Gallup poll finds Obama, Trump, and Pope Francis, respectively, topping the list of Americans' most admired men of 2017.Israeli balloon helped protect Pope Francis in South AmericaIsraeli-made observation balloon used by Pope's security detail to protect pontiff during visits to South America and Africa.Rabbis seek pope’s cooperation in fighting Islamic extremismInternational rabbinical delegation presents Pope Francis with document by Israeli rabbinate and Diaspora rabbis on cooperation.Pope calls for ‘moderation' following Temple Mount violencePope Francis prays for end to violence since terror attack on Temple Mount.Pope defrocks priest convicted of sex abusePope Francis defrocks Italian priest found guilty of the sexual abuse of minors.Pope names two rabbis to Pontifical Academy of LifeIsraeli and Argentinian rabbis among 50 new members of institution meant to work 'for the promotion and defense of human life.'Barghouti's wife urges Pope to help her husbandWife of archterrorist Marwan Barghouti calls on Pope Francis to intervene in terrorist hunger strike.Watch: Pope dances to hasidic musicGroup of Hasidic Jews led by Rabbi Edgar Gluck serenades Pope with hasidic song titled 'Long years shall satiate him'.Pope repeats concentration camps comparisonPope Francis repeats assertion that some migrant holding centers in Europe are like concentration camps.Pope calls European refugee centers 'concentration camps'American Jewish Committee criticizes Pope Francis for calling refugee and migrant centers in Europe “concentration camps.”Pope Francis condemns anti-SemitismPope Francis meets ADL delegation, denounces "widespread" anti-Semitism. Pope Francis prays for memory of Alberto NismanPope Francis tells former wife of late Argentine special prosecutor that he prays for his memory and their two daughters. PA establishes "Palestinian" embassy in the VaticanPA chairman and Pope Francis attend inauguration of embassy of "Palestine" at the Vatican.Pope Francis and Abbas to meet at the VaticanPope Francis will grant PA chairman an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the third meeting between the two.Pope Francis hopes for Israel-PA peacePope Francis urges Israelis and Palestinian Arabs to "write a new page of history". MK Hazan calls on Pope to condemn UNESCO decisionMK Oren Hazan writes letter to Pope Francis asking him to support Israel and condemn UNESCO decision. Obama, world leaders to attend Peres funeralObama, Clinton among world leaders set to travel to Israel Friday for funeral of former President Shimon Peres. Pope Francis to hold 2nd Soccer for Peace matchIsraeli soccer player Eran Zahavi headlines video announcing Pope Francis’ second Soccer for Peace exhibition match. Trump sends well wishes to PeresRepublican presidential candidate sends a personal letter to Israel’s former President, wishing him a swift recovery from his stroke. Zuckerberg, Pope talk technologyFacebook founder and Pope meet a private audience at the Vatican.Pope equates capitalism with terrorism"When you place at the center of the world economy the 'God of Money,' that's terrorism against all humanity."Pope Francis becomes newest Krakow JCC memberPope Francis is the newest member of the Krakow Jewish Community Center.Pope: Human cruelty didn't end in AuschwitzHours after historic Auschwitz visit, Pope Francis says "the same thing is happening" today in many places.Pope walks alone through AuschwitzPope Francis visits former Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, meets survivors. |
