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Israel summons Vatican ambassador over Pope's criticism, but says 'not a reprimand'

Following harsh remarks by Pope Francis accusing Israel of targeting children in Gaza, the Foreign Ministry summoned the Vatican ambassador to express its displeasure; Despite the summons, Foreign Ministry have said they do not view this as an official reprimand

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.24

האפיפיור אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס במפגש עם קרדינלים ועובדים ב ותיקן

Theological suicide? Christian leader slams Pope's depiction of a Palestinian Jesus

David Parsons says that if Jesus is not Jewish, then he is not the promised messiah

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 12.25.24

Pope says Israel 'machine-gunning children' in Gaza

Pontiff continues to condemn Israel's actions against Hamas, equating them to war crimes; Foreign Ministry rebukes claims

Itamar Eichner | 12.22.24

Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli minister's criticism

Pontiff condemns Israeli actions in Gaza after Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli accused him of trivializing genocide for suggesting offensive bears genocidal traits

Reuters | 12.21.24

האפיפיור פרנסיסקוס ביקור ב עיראק מוסול 2021

Pope reveals he was target of suicide bomb attempt during 2021 Iraq visit

Pope Francis says police informed him that at least two known suicide bombers were targeting one of his planned events; 'A woman packed with explosives was heading to Mosul to blow herself up during the papal visit'

Reuters | 12.17.24

Madonna shares edited photos hugging the Pope, sparks outrage online

Madonna shared AI-generated images on Instagram depicting the Pope embracing her. Followers reacted with shock and humor—one commented, 'Desperate to stay relevant,' while another joked, 'Finally, she has a partner her age'

Omer Daniel | 12.16.24

ותיקן אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס תפילה מול בובת ישו ב אבוס עם כאפייה פלסטינית

A keffiyeh in the Vatican's Nativity scene raises eyebrows, then disappears

Pope led services over the weekend in front of a manger scene in which baby Jesus was placed on a keffiyeh, the central symbol of the Palestinians and anti-Israel protests; by Wednesday, the keffiyeh had disappeared; It isn't clear if it will return in time for Christmas

Associated Press | 12.12.24

האפיפיור פרנציסקוס במפגש עם המשלחת הבינדתית

Pope Francis says Israel 'genocide' remarks 'taken out of context'

Addressing diverse interfaith delegation, pontiff says remarks that Israel should be investigated for genocide taken out of context; 'I did not claim that Israel committed genocide, Hamas should no longer exist in the world'

Itamar Eichner | 11.26.24

Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time in documentary film

Pope suggests probe into Gaza war and claims of 'genocide'

In a bold move, Pope Francis urges the international community to scrutinize Israel's actions in Gaza, suggesting they may align with 'genocide' criteria, marking his most pointed critique yet of Israel's prolonged military campaign against Hamas

Reuters | 11.17.24

האפיפיור אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס ב כיכר פטרוס הקדוש ב ותיקן הוותיקן בהופעה ציבורית שעות לפני שאושפז

Pope Francis' warning to G7 leaders: unbound AI 'would condemn humanity to a future without hope'

Pope Francis himself was the subject of AI-generated images and a deepfake video that went viral online, depicting him wearing an all-white puffy coat, highlighting the potential for AI deception

Ynetnews | 06.17.24

יזם התיירות ופעיל השלום הישראלי מעוז ינון בפגישה עם האפיפיור פרנציסקוס באיטליה

Israeli and Palestinian activists whose relatives were killed in war hug during audience with Pope Francis

Israeli and Palestinian peace activists embrace during audience with the Pope at a special conference; Maoz Inon's parents were murdered on October 7 and Aziz Abu Sarah's brother was killed in an IDF strike; 'Peace making means not only believing in peace and solidarity but putting in the hard work in the face of war'

Daniel Bettini | 05.19.24

Pope deplores deaths in Gaza and Ukraine from 'folly of war'

Pope Francis condemns the tragic incident which resulted in the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers, and calls for the end of hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza, while demanding the release of all hostages

Reuters | 04.03.24

Pope Francis criticized for suggesting Ukraine raise ‘white flag’

After hinting Ukraine should be more open to peace talks with Russia, Ukrainian officials condemn Pope Francis's words saying they'll continue to resist Putin's aggression

Associated Press | 03.11.24

Pope condemns anti-Judaism, antisemitism amid new wave of attacks against Jews

'We had hoped that 'never again' would be a refrain heard by the new generations,' pontiff writes in letter to Jewish population of Israel

Reuters | 02.03.24

אפיפיור פרנציסקוס נפגש הבוקר בוותיקן עם בני משפחות החטופים

Pope says Gaza war is now terrorism

Speaking after a meeting with the families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza Pope Francis says both sides would not 'go ahead with passions, which, in the end, kill everyone'

ynet correspondents, Reuters | 11.22.23