Israel, Gaza and Pope

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
Israel accuses Pope Francis of ‘double standards’ after Gaza criticism
JERUSALEM – Israel accused Pope Francis of “double standards” on Dec 21 after he condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty” following an air strike that killed seven children from one family.
"Cruelty, Not War": Pope Francis On Gaza Bombings, Israel Hits Back
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.
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".
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.
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Newest PH cardinal assails Israel over Gaza attacks
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David criticized the state of Israel on Christmas Eve for its relentless attacks in Gaza that have ...
Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...
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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 ...
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At Christmas, Pope says Gaza situation ‘grave’
Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives ...
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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” ...
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Pope Francis, the return of Vatican antisemitism
By subtly aligning the Church with anti-Israel narratives, Francis risks normalizing antisemitic tropes under the guise of ...