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Herzog meets with JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV at inauguration in Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass was on Sunday. Ahead of it, Herzog highlighted his family's ties to diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Pope Leo XIV appeals to world powers for 'no more war' in first Sunday appearance
Before his death, Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children for medical use
Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
'Revolutionary at the Vatican': A portrait of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, was an "alien presence" at the Vatican, bringing about a revolution of modesty and simplicity within the Catholic Church.
Israel deletes pope condolence tweet over backlash fear
Israel's former ambassador to the Vatican: Deleting the tweet was "a mistake" and "we shouldn't keep score like this after someone's death."
Pope Francis dies at 88 after long battle with respiratory illness
Francis, originally from Argentina, was the first Catholic pontiff from the Americas and began his career as a Jesuit priest in Argentina.
Rome's chief rabbi criticizes Pope Francis over Israel remarks
"A pope cannot divide the world into children and stepchildren and must denounce the sufferings of all," he said. "This is exactly what the Pope does not do."
‘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 suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza
In excerpts published on Sunday from a new forthcoming book, the pontiff said some international experts say "what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide."
Pope Francis: 'I stand with Rachel Goldberg-Polin during this time'
He called for the end of the conflict in Palestine and Israel to cease, the end of violence, and the end of hatred.
Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address
Francis has repeatedly deplored the death and destruction in the Gaza war.
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.
Jewish groups criticize Pope on 'terrorism' remark, seek clarification
Italian rabbis questioned the worth of "decades of Jewish-Christian dialog" if when Jews are attacked the Vatican responds with "diplomatic acrobatics."
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.
