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Foreign Ministry deletes condolence posts about pope, sparking diplomatic backlash

Israeli ambassadors angered by removal of condolence tweets for Pope Francis, say move likely tied to his criticism of Israel; diplomats warn of reputational damage; Foreign Ministry: 'The tweet was posted by mistake'

Itamar Eichner | 04.22.25

ותיקן הוותיקן גופת ה אפיפיור האפיפיור פרנציסקוס פרנסיסקוס

Pope Francis' funeral to take place in St. Peter's on Saturday

Pontiff's final will states that he wished to be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, which is outside the Vatican and home to his favorite icon of the Virgin Mary

Associated Press | 04.22.25

The pope who brought the world closer and let Israel down

Opinion: Pope Francis’s death marks the end of a papacy that prioritized progressive ideas, but his reluctance to confront antisemitism post-October 7 raises urgent questions about the Church's future leadership

Raphael Schutz | 04.21.25

Pope Francis at the Western Wall during his 2014 visit

Pope Francis was outspoken critic of Israel's war in Gaza, called for release of hostages and aid

The pontiff, who was quick to condemn the Hamas massacre, was a vocal critic of the military campaign and the suffering of the civilian population in the Strip; a day before his death, Pope Francis appealed for a truce, the release of hostages and aid

ynetnews | 04.21.25

האפיפיור אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס מנופף לתמוכיו עם שחרורו מ בית החולים ג'מלי ב רומא איטליה

Pope Francis dies at 88, Vatican announces

The pope made a surprise Easter appearance on Sunday, during which he reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza; His death comes after weeks in the hospital with double pneumonia; during his reign he worked to overhaul the institution

News Agencies | 04.21.25

'I'm still alive': Pope Francis returns to Vatican after illness

High Pontiff returns home after 38-day pneumonia fight, faces fragile recovery after doctors urge a prolonged healing for 88-year-old Catholic leader

News Agencies | 03.23.25

Pope in critical condition after health deteriorates, Vatican says

Holy See says 88-year-old pontiff not out of danger after he was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, requiring 'high-flow oxygen'

Tamar Sebok, Paris, Reuters | 02.23.25

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

Holy See says 88-year-old pontiff's respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires the use of cortisone antibiotic treatment, adding that his condition continues to be 'complex'

Associated Press | 02.19.25

האפיפיור אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס במפגש עם קרדינלים ועובדים ב ותיקן

Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'

Pope Francis says bombing civilians and children freezing to death is unacceptable, calling the situation in Gaza 'very serious'

Reuters | 01.09.25

Erin Molan challenges Pope Francis: ‘What should Israel do instead?'

Former Sky News correspondent to the Pope: ‘Use every iota of the considerable power you have to help end this war’

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 12.29.24

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

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