![]() 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.![]() Vatican unseals secret archive on Holocaust-era Pope Pius XIIArchives on controversial World War Two-era pope unsealed.![]() Archives on controversial war-time Pope Pius XII set to openVatican's archives on Pope Pius XII, who served during the Holocaust, to be unsealed on March 2.![]() Vatican speaks out against US statement on 'settlements'Holy See doesn't mention Pompeo statement but says "recent decisions risk undermining Israeli-Palestinian peace process".![]() 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.![]() 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 line from the Holocaust to Ireland's BDS vote starts in RomeIreland is 87% Catholic: The Vatican could have prevented the pro-BDS vote in Ireland the same way it might have prevented the Holocaust.![]() The Dolomites of the Middle EastIsrael has to be as strong as a mountain, the Dolomites, for example.![]() Controversy over new tunnel under David's TombActivists protest secret tunnel connecting Christian clergy residence to Church at holy site. 'Israeli authorities doing Vatican's bidding.'![]() Somali man who threatened to attack Vatican arrestedItalian police arrest 20-year-old ISIS member who threatened to bomb churches in Italy, including St. Peter's Basilica.![]() Pope calls for 'two-state solution' during meeting with AbbasPope Francis meets PA chairman at Vatican, briefs him on "Israeli violations against Palestinians".![]() Vatican, Rabbinate prepare joint statement against euthanasiaIsraeli Chief Rabbinate and Vatican to issue joint statement condemning assisted suicide and euthanasia.![]() 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.![]() Vatican announces sainthood for Pope Paul VI for OctoberReigned from 1963-78, visited Jerusalem in January '64 on brief trip to Israel and Jordan, marking 1st time reigning pope visited Holy Land.![]() How Poland once spoke about the ShoahA sobering revelation of how drastically the concept of turning wrong into right took off in Poland.![]() 'Through ups and downs, we have always remained strong friends'President Rivlin welcomes Vatican's Papal Nuncio and three new ambassadors to Israel.![]() 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 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.'![]() Vatican, Israel closer to resolving property, tax issuesIsrael, Vatican says they are close to concluding negotiations on decades old tax and property disputes.![]() President Trump heads to VaticanTrump heads to Vatican, human rights groups push Pope to talk about death penalty, torture.![]() WATCH: Trump will 'unite civilized world against terrorism'In weekly address, President Trump says first presidential trip aims to unite world against terrorism, calls PM Netanyahu a 'good friend.'![]() Vatican to join with Rome Jewish community on menorah exhibitionExhibition will feature menorahs from around the world, as well as Christian artifacts inspired by Temple menorah.![]() Abbas warns moving US Embassy will 'bury hopes for peace'PA Chairman says anything legitmizing 'illegal Israeli annexation' will 'bury hopes for two-state solution' and 'fuel extremism.'![]() 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.![]() Who is behind the bus ads in Rome for a 'trip to Palestine?'Is the Vatican's travel agency involved in the "Palestine trip" bus ads whose itinerary includes Jerusalem sites holy to Christians?![]() Chief Rabbinate and Vatican: reverse UNESCO decisionA joint committee of the Israeli Rabbinate and the Vatican issued a statement calling on world leaders to reverse the Jerusalem UNESCO vote.![]() Israel turns to Vatican for help at UNIsrael asked the Vatican's representative to UNESCO to work to convince nations not to deny Jewish connection to Jerusalem![]() Swedish nun who saved Jews from Nazis made a saintMary Elizabeth Hesselblad rescued at least 12 Jews during the Holocaust, hiding them her convent in Rome.![]() Vatican-backed group honors mass-murderer'Abu Jihad Tournament,' sponsored by Jerusalem organization funded by Vatican, honors terrorist responsible for more than 100 deaths.![]() Italy: Terrorists wanted to attack Israeli embassyItalian police release arrest warrants for six for trying to join ISIS, planning attacks on Israeli embassy and Vatican.![]() An American Jew at the Pope's visit to the Rome SynagogueCatholic-Jewish relations are far from perfect, but it is clear this Pope seeks to build relations between our two faiths.![]() Rabbi asks pope to recognize Israel as JewishRabbi Arusi reveals he asked Pope Francis during synagogue visit to declare Israel is state of the Jews - pope got embarrassed.![]() Charlie Hebdo special edition 'attacks God'One year from jihadist attack secular satire paper blames 'idea of God,' Vatican accuses cartoonists of using God to justify hatred.![]() Historic Vatican accord with 'Palestine' in effectAgreement in which Holy See recognizes Palestinian state begins, almost three years after Vatican symbolically recognized 'Palestine.'![]() Church has no plans to stop missionizing JewsNew Vatican document precludes "institutional mission work" but says believers are "called upon to bear witness" to Jews.![]() Iran's Rouhani to meet the pope next monthRouhani and Pope Francis set to hobnob in late January, in Iranian president's first visit to the Vatican.![]() A gift from the PopeThe time tested principle in our relations with gentiles is: When they threaten, strike first and hard; when they present you with gifts, escape as quickly as you can.![]() Church calls on Christians to combat anti-SemitismFor the first time the Church has issued a document that calls for Catholics to do everything they can to combat anti-Semitism.![]() 'Vatican's call not to convert Jews means nothing'Anti-missionary group says nothing new in Catholic declaration that Jews don't need Jesus, largely because of who's missionizing.![]() Vatican: Jews don't need Christ to be savedReport, which isn't formal change to doctrine, says Jews don't need to convert for salvation, in an 'unfathomable mystery.'![]() Vatican marks end to official anti-SemitismCatholic Church marks 50 years since 'Nostra Aetate' declaration, which ended centuries of officially condoned anti-Semitism.![]() Pope Francis Urges 'Gestures of Peace' in IsraelVatican 'greatly concerned' over terror, without naming Palestinian Arabs as the source.![]() Vatican 'Greatly Concerned' Over MidEast ViolencePope Francis urges West to intervene again into the Middle East, following Russian involvement in Syria and Arab terror in Israel.![]() Pope Francis Supports Iran DealHoly See praises deal with Islamic Republic as the result of diplomacy 'exercised with sincerity, patience and constancy.'![]() Vatican to Raise Flag at UN 'Without Fanfare'Vatican says it will raise its flag at the UN, following approval of resolution on the matter, but with no ceremony.![]() President Rivlin Leaves on First Trip to VaticanHailing Pope Francis as a 'true friend of Israel and of the Jewish people,' President sets off for first official visit to Vatican.![]() Vatican Reaffirms Opposition to PA Flag at UNVatican opposed to move by Palestinian Authority asking to raise both flags over UN HQ in New York, in latest political ploy.![]() Vatican Asks PA to Remove it From UN Flag RequestVatican distances from PA, asking that it change resolution asking to fly their flags at UN HQ together with member states.![]() Lehava Director Summoned for Police QuestioningJudea-Samaria police succumbs to Vatican pressure, summons anti-assimilation leader over comments regarding burning churches.![]() Vatican: Arrest Activist for Citing MaimonidesLehava director Gopshtain targeted in Vatican letter to attorney general, after claiming Jewish law calls to burn churches.![]() Vatican Signs 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. |