Pope Francis denounces ‘terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world’
In recent weeks, Francis called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid, as well as a hostage release
In recent weeks, Francis called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid, as well as a hostage release
Letter asks church to distinguish between Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks and civilian casualties from Israel's war in Gaza
“Terrorism and extremism do not help reach a solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians but fuel hatred, violence, revenge and cause suffering for both sides,” Pope Francis said
Francis has occasionally angered Jews, but for the most part has enjoyed excellent relations with individual Jews and the community as a whole
Traditionalist Catholics, who reject updates to the Church's doctrine, embraced the conservative former pope
Religion is evolving to become more tech-friendly. Facebook added a prayer feature. Zoom minyans have become the norm for many. And the pope had launched a Netflix show. Yes, we’re talking about the real pope here, not one of the several fictionalized shows about the pontiff. Pope Francis is hosting a Netflix show. “Stories of…
(JTA) — From his frequent denunciations of anti-Semitism to his close friendship with an Argentine rabbi, Pope Francis has long been a friend of the Jews. As some of his fans were reminded this week, he also admires the way Jews observe Shabbat, the weekly day of rest. Footage of him praising the tradition in…
Over a 75 years after Nazis conducted mass deportations of Roman Jews to Auschwitz, we may finally learn why Pope Pius XII, heralded by some as a man who quietly saved Jewish lives and dubbed “Hitler’s Pope” by others, did not speak up on their behalf. On March 2 Pius XII’s archives will be made…