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The legacy of Pope Francis, marking a month since his passing - opinion

It is unfortunate that in his twilight years, the more disputable aspects of his views and conduct came increasingly to the fore, overshadowing gestures of goodwill and rights.

 AT A ceremony in 2016 where he presented his credentials as Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican, Oren David gifts Pope Francis with a replica of a sixth-century hanukkiah found in the Ancient Synagogue of Ein Gedi
 Professor Michal Bar-Asher Segal researches Christianity.

'Revolutionary at the Vatican': A portrait of Pope Francis

 A post to X/Twitter by Israel wishing condolences over the death of Pope Francis, which has since been deleted.

Israel deletes pope condolence tweet over backlash fear

 Pope Francis in March 2013.

A Jewish appreciation of Pope Francis - opinion


‘This is cruelty, this is not war’: Pope cites Hamas death claims in latest Israel condemnation

The pope also complained, "Yesterday they (Israel) did not allow the Patriarch (of Jerusalem) into Gaza as promised.”

 Pope Francis, with a large bruise on his chin, arrives to hold an audience with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene, at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, December 7, 2024.

Pope Francis deplores Israeli killings of civilians at Gaza church

An Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the incident was still under review and had no immediate comment on the pope's words.

 Pope Francis leads an ecumenical prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, September 30, 2023.

Pope Francis urged to intervene in Israeli hostage crisis

The hostages, captured by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, are reported to be in dire conditions, with fears of torture and urgent medical needs.

 Pope Francis meets with the delegation of the Conference of European Rabbis at the Vatican, November 6, 2023.

‘I pray for those families’: Pope Francis calls on Hamas to free Israeli hostages

The death toll in Israel from Hamas' attack has reached 1,300, with more than 3,000 people injured, as hostages remain trapped in Gaza.

 Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 29, 2023.

Pope declares 10 new saints, including Dutch priest killed by Nazis

Pope Francis read the canonization proclamations while seated in front of the altar and 10 cheers went up in the crowd as he officially declared each of the 10 saints.

 Pope Francis attends a Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square as he canonises ten new saints at the Vatican, May 15, 2022.

Vatican mulling historic Jerusalem meeting between pope, Russian patriarch

Would be second meeting between a pope and leader of the Russian Orthodox Church since the Great Schism that split Christianity in 1054.

 Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace at Saint Peter's Square, at the Vatican, March 6, 2022

Why the Pope's visit to Iraq is of symbolic importance

The message to Israel coinciding with the historic visit to Iraq brings hope to the region.

Pope Francis holds weekly audience at the Vatican, December 2, 2020.

Rabbi Lau infected with corona after receiving two Pfizer doses

His grandson described him as "feeling great."

Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau

Pope Francis to make risky trip to Iraq in early March

A Vatican source said one of the aims of the trip was to comfort Christians who, amid wars and conflicts, have been forced to flee from Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries.

Pope Francis holds weekly audience at the Vatican, December 2, 2020.

Pope Francis really likes the Jewish custom of Shabbat

From his frequent denunciations of antisemitism to his close friendship with an Argentine rabbi, Pope Francis has long been a friend of the Jews.

Pope Francis delivers a speech after a meeting with Patriarchs of the churches of the Middle East at the St. Nicholas Basilica in Bari, southern Italy July 7, 2018

Pope Saint John XXIII and the Houses of Life

The Board of the Wallenberg Foundation has resolved to erect a monument that will pay tribute to the life and humanitarian feats of Angelo Roncalli

A TAPESTRY with the image of Pope John XXIII (1881-1963) hangs on the facade of St. Peter’s facade during a beatification ceremony celebrated by Pope John Paul II