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.

Arab ‘peace teacher' wins prize, is greeted with war chants

Primary school teacher Hanan al-Hroub wins $1M Global Teacher Prize. Her name was announced by the pope.

Pope Francis to visit Auschwitz in July

Pope Francis to visit Nazi concentration camp as part of his visit to Poland.

Pope says Islamist terror is uniting Christians

In meeting with Ethiopian Orthodox leader, Pope Francis says 'blood of martyrs of different churches will be seed of Christian unity.'

Vatican: Pope's comments on Trump 'not personal'

Vatican says remarks about building a wall to prevent immigration being "not Christian" were not personally directed at Trump.

Pope says Trump is 'not Christian'

Trump fires back: if ISIS attacks Vatican, Pope would have 'wished and prayed' that he would be president.

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

Pope Francis expected to visit Auschwitz in July

Vatican spokesman says Pope visit at death camp is "highly probable".

The Pope and Islam on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rome covers nude statues for Rouhani

Statues at Rome's Capitoline Museum were hidden before Iranian president Rouhani and Italian PM Renzi arrived there.

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.

Pope Francis, condemn the slaying of Israeli mothers

Pope hails ties with Jews on landmark synagogue visit

Pope Francis makes his first visit to Rome's Great Synagogue, lauding the 'unbreakable bond between Jews and Christians.'

Security hyped for Pope's visit to Rome's main Synagogue

Pope Francis to visit main Roman synagogue and meet with Jewish community leaders on Sunday.

Historic Vatican accord with 'Palestine' takes effect

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

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.

Pope Francis to visit synagogue in Rome ghetto

Pope to become third pontiff to visit Rome's main synagogue, in ghetto where Jews were confined by Vatican until end of 1800s.

Pope Francis to visit Auschwitz

Polish president says Pope Francis asked him in recent meeting for chance to pray for Holocaust victims at death camp next summer.

Pope Francis Urges 'Gestures of Peace' in Israel

Vatican 'greatly concerned' over terror, without naming Palestinian Arabs as the source.

Vatican 'Greatly Concerned' Over Violence in Israel, Syria

Pope Francis urges West to intervene again into the Middle East, following Russian involvement in Syria and Arab terror in Israel.

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Pope Francis Supports Iran Deal as 'Political Goodwill'

Holy See praises deal with Islamic Republic as the result of diplomacy 'exercised with sincerity, patience and constancy.'

At Congress Pope Praises Obama Over Cuba, Iran

Pope Francis praises 'courage and daring' in rapprochement with despotic regimes, days after Cuba visit in which activists were repressed.

Pope Visits Nuns Opposing ObamaCare Abortion

Francis makes 'brief but symbolic' visit to convent of nuns leading legal fight against ObamaCare’s birth control mandate.

Cuba Represses Dissidents Amid Pope's Visit

State Dept.'s response to detaining of activists to keep them from the pope is to point out a sharp tweet - but nothing more.

'Rivka Didn't Bow to Pope' – the True Story

Heroic tale of haredi woman in presidential entourage who refused to bow to pope was a little overstated.

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.

In Vatican, Rivlin Hails 'Shared Roots' of Judaism, Christianity

Israel President presents Pope Francis with copy of ancient stone tablet bearing earliest-known inscription of 'House of David.'

Amid Strained Ties, Rivlin Leaves on First Trip to Vatican

Hailing Pope Francis as a 'true friend of Israel and of the Jewish people,' President sets off for first official visit to Vatican.

Vatican Asks PA to Remove it From UN Flag Request

Vatican distances from PA, asking that it change resolution asking to fly their flags at UN HQ together with member states.

Will Pope's US Visit Influence Iran Deal's Fate?

Left-leaning pope will address Congress just as Iran deal drama comes to a head there.

Pope Condemns 'Third World War' on Middle East Christians

Vatican calls mass exodus, persecution of Christians throughout the region 'genocide' and urges world leaders to act.

Vatican Signs Historic First Accord with 'Palestine'

After recognizing PA as a 'state,' Pope Francis's supposedly apolitical Vatican signs treaty with 'Palestine' before it does so with Israel.

Pope: Why Weren't the Railroad Routes to Auschwitz Bombed?

Pope Francis denounces world for failing to act to prevent the deaths of Jews in death camps during World War II.

ADL Thanks Pope for 'Defending Israel's Legitimacy'

Remarks against anti-Semitism a step against delegitimization, ADL says. But can it counteract Vatican-PA relations?

Pope: I Didn't Call Abbas 'Angel of Peace'

Pope Francis tells rabbi, Israeli reporter, that he only told Abbas that he could become an angel of peace in the future.

Media Joins in 'Adopting' New Saints for PA Nationalist Cause

Watchdog notes media outlets parroting PA claim that 18th century nuns were part of a 'Palestinian struggle' which didn't exist.

News Agencies Clarify: Pope Only Said Abbas 'A Bit' of an Angel

AP, Reuters, admit mis-translation - and Vatican spokesman insists no offense was meant.

Vatican Defends 'Angel of Peace' Remark to Mahmoud Abbas

Doublespeak? Vatican insists 'angel of peace' remarks 'encouraged' Abbas toward peace - but can't verify what Pope actually said.

Does Abbas Own The Pope?

Lost in translation?

Did the Pope Really Call Abbas an 'Angel of Peace'?

Lost in translation: AFP, AP accused of twisting Pope's words to attribute admiration to Abbas that really may not be there.

Pope Francis Meets with Abbas, Calls Him 'An Angel of Peace'

Pope Francis welcomed PA President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican today, calling him "an angel of peace."

The Vatican Against the Jews

Vatican Preparing to Recognize PA as 'Palestine'

Foreign Ministry warns that the Vatican's step will not bring peace, may change Israel-Vatican relations.

Castro Says He May Return to Catholicism

Cuban leader says he was so impressed with Pope Francis he might go back to the Church. Adds: 'I mean what I say.'

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.

ADL Commends Pope Francis's Condemnation of Anti-Semitism

ADL welcomes Pope's call for all Christians to unequivocally condemn hatred against Jews.

Pope Condemns Rise in European Anti-Semitism

Pope Francis says every Christian must condemn all forms of anti-Semitism during meeting with Conference of European Rabbis.

European Rabbis to Meet Pope in the Vatican

Leading European rabbis are set to meet with Pope Francis on Monday in the Vatican, where they will discuss the new anti-Semitism in Europe.

Erdogan Attacks Pope over Armenian Genocide Recognition

Furious Erdogan calls statement on genocide conducted by Turks 'nonsense,' warns pope not to speak about it again.

UN Chief Doesn't Support Pope's Comments on Armenian Genocide

Spokesman for Ban Ki-moon says he considers the slaughter of Armenians "atrocity crimes".

Turkish Anger at Pope for Calling Armenian Massacres 'Genocide'

Ankara summons Vatican ambassador after Pope Francis compares massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turkey to Holocaust, Stalinism.

Pope Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Threatening Ties with Turkey

Deaths of 1 million Armenians during WWI declared 'first genocide of 20th century'; Francis notes to say otherwise is 'denying evil.'

Islam Wants to Convert Rome

Former MI6 Chief Says West Shouldn't Insult Islam

Ex-UK spy chief agrees with Pope's controversial comments over Paris attack; says Mohammed cartoonists should expect 'an angry response'.

Did the Pope Justify the Charlie Hebdo Massacre?

Vatican rushes to defuse statements by Pope Francis, who said those who 'insult the faith of others' can 'expect a punch.'

Even the Pope Calls on the World to End ISIS Barbarism

Pope Francis Calls on Muslim Leaders to Condemn Terrorism

Pope Francis says a global condemnation of terrorism by Muslim leaders would help dispel the stereotype that equates Islam with terror.

Pope Condemns 'Barbaric' ISIS Attacks

Pope Francis condemns the "extremist and fundamentalist" ISIS, and calls for inter-religious cooperation to fight it.

Pope Supports 'Dialogue' With ISIS - Which is Trying to Kill Him

ISIS is targeting Pope Francis for assassination; he says dialogue 'almost impossible' but 'my door is always open.'