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No, Pope Francis, Israel is not cruel
THe International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations protesting his repeated unbalanced criticism of Irael. Your Holiness, We write to you as representatives of the International Committee on Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC),
Israel Summons Vatican Envoy After Pope Francis Condemned ‘Cruelty’ In Gaza
Israel summoned the Vatican envoy to discuss Pope Francis' comments on Gaza airstrikes. The Pope described the airstrikes as cruel and urged for a Christmas ceasefire, which Israel criticised as ignoring Hamas' role in the conflict,
On Christmas, Pope doubles down, slamming Israel 'cruelty'
This is cruelty, this is not war,” the pope told members of the government of the Holy See. After his Saturday comments, Israel's foreign mini
Pope Francis doubles down on condemnation of Israel's ‘cruelty’ in Gaza
For the second time in the last couple of days, Pope Francis condemned Israel s actions in Gaza during his official remarks
Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli minister's criticism
Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people.
Pope again condemns 'cruelty' of Israeli strikes on Gaza
Pope Francis doubled down Sunday on his condemnation of Israel's strikes on the Gaza Strip, denouncing their "cruelty" for the second time in as many days despite Israel accusing him of "double standards".
Israel Accuses Pope Of 'Double Standards', After Gaza Criticism
Israel accused Pope Francis of "double standards" Saturday after he condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as "cruelty" following an air strike that killed seven children from one family.
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Israel lashes out at Vatican after Pope Francis condemns killing of children
The pontiff's condemnation of atrocities in Gaza reveals an increasing anger over Israel's actions in the holy land ...
In Christmas address, Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urges everyone to find courage 'to silence the sounds of arms and overcome ...
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Francis calls for ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations in Ukraine during Urbi et Orbi
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as for the release of hostages, adding aid ...
On This Day: Pope unveils new-style nativity
In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI revealed a new-style nativity scene in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. It depicted Jesus' birth ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons
Ukraine has claimed to have struck a Russian industrial facility producing fuel for missiles, as Moscow says it has foiled ...
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Faith leaders who died in 2024: Pastors and pioneers, authors and theologians
Across faiths and across the globe, prominent individuals whose legacies are likely to continue to shape their ministries and ...
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Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of war
Amid war and loss, Bethlehem marks a somber Christmas, with prayers for peace and resilience echoing through the Church of ...
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Pope Francis denounces 'extremely grave' humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The Pope also addressed the war in Ukraine, calling for the “sound of arms to be silenced in war-torn Ukraine” ...