Vatican, Pope Francis and Israel

Israel lashes out at Vatican after Pope Francis condemns killing of children
The pontiff's condemnation of atrocities in Gaza reveals an increasing anger over Israel's actions in the holy land
Israel Summons Vatican Envoy After Pope Francis Condemned ‘Cruelty’ In Gaza
Israel summoned the Vatican envoy to discuss Pope Francis' comments on Gaza airstrikes. The Pope described the airstrikes as cruel and urged for a Christmas ceasefire, which Israel criticised as ignoring Hamas' role in the conflict,
Pope Francis Condemns Gossip, Urges Reform in Vatican Christmas Address
Christmas message, Pope Francis urged Vatican officials to avoid gossip and backstabbing, describing such behavior as harmful to both individuals and the broader Church community, CBS News report.
Pope Francis Urges Global Ceasefire
Pope Francis has made a poignant plea for ceasefires everywhere as Christmas approaches, emphasizing the need to silence weapons and let carols fill the air. Speaking from indoors at the Vatican Sunday,
Pope calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in a prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza. “Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out!
Pope prays for Christmas truce worldwide
On the Sunday before Christmas, Pope Francis remembered Ukraine, reports Vatican News. During his prayer, he called on the world to make a “Christmas truce.” “Tormented Ukraine continues to be struck by attacks against the city,
Pope's heartfelt call: Global ceasefire for Christmas peace
The Pope called for a worldwide ceasefire during Christmas. Pope Francis, due to a cold, prayed from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta. Pope Francis recited the Angelus prayer from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta,
Pope urges global ceasefire for Christmas amid recovery
The Pope has called for a global ceasefire during Christmas. Due to a cold, Pope Francis prayed from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta. Pope Francis recited the Angelus prayer from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta,
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Pope Francis speaks of 'cruelty' in Gaza
Pope Francis reflected on the devastating consequences of the Gaza war in an address at the Vatican on Saturday, expressing ...
Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli minister's criticism
Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly ...
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No, Pope Francis, Israel is not cruel
THe International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations protesting his repeated unbalanced criticism of Irael.
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Day after Pope said he’d been blocked, Catholic patriarch enters Gaza after all
Contrary to false allegations in the media, the request of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa ...
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Newest PH cardinal assails Israel over Gaza attacks
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David criticized the state of Israel on Christmas Eve for its relentless attacks in Gaza that have ...
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Pope Francis denounces 'extremely grave' humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The Pope also addressed the war in Ukraine, calling for the “sound of arms to be silenced in war-torn Ukraine” ...
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War in Gaza overshadows Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem
Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as ...