Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Meets Families of Israelis Held Captive by Hamas in Gaza
‘It is so difficult to comfort a mother’s tears,’ Francis tells the delegation at the Vatican.
Russian Orthodox Church Splitting Over Invasion of Ukraine
In 2018, the Moscow Patriarch was furious with the Patriarchate of Constantinople over the latter’s granting independence to the Ukrainian church.
Pope Laments Anti-Semitism in Meeting with Slovakia’s Jews
“In a frenzy of hatred, during the Second World War more than a hundred thousand Slovak Jews were killed."
Pope Urges People to Vaccinate Calling It an Act of Love
Both Francis and his predecessor, Benedict XVI, were vaccinated on Jan. 14.
Biden Kneels before Haredi Mother of 12 on Rivlin’s Staff
So, to sum up: twelve children and making two heads of state bow before her.
Israeli 5-Year-Old, Seriously Injured, Sole Survivor of Cable Car Accident, Opened his Eyes
"It was a conscious choice dictated by economic reasons, and the cable car service was supposed to be suspended."
Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Union, as Does Israeli Orthodox Rabbi
Rabbi Lau addresses the issue of homosexuals bringing up children: "The halacha does not prohibit members of the LGBT community from raising children and building a family."
Italy Gambles its Economy Against Coronavirus Quarantine
The total number of infections in Italy rose to 7,375 from 5,883 on Sunday, and those who died from the virus skyrocketed from 133 to 366.
Pope Francis Battles ‘Slight Illness,’ Misses Official Events
There is no indication thus far that the pontiff is ill with anything other than a simple cold.
Pope Condemns Anti-Semitism’s ‘Barbaric Resurgence’
Eighty years or so too late, but better late than never.
President Rivlin Invites Pope Francis to Visit Jerusalem
"I deeply appreciate the recent remarks of Pope Francis, that anti-Jewish persecution is neither human nor Christian, as well as the statements of other Christian leaders against rising anti-Semitism."
Pope Francis Condemns Anti-Semitism in Address from St. Peter’s Square
“The habit of persecuting Jews is beginning to be reborn. Brothers and sisters: This is neither human nor Christian; the Jews are our brothers and sisters, and must not be persecuted! Understood?”
Bezalel Academy Art Students Prepare Works for Israeli Presidential Presentation
The first “Israeli Hope” selection was given to Pope Francis during President Rivlin’s recent visit to The Vatican.
Pope Calls for ‘Status Quo’ of Jerusalem to be ‘Respected’
"I cannot keep quiet about my deep worry about the situation that has been created in the last few days."
Pope Francis Invited to Launch Major Italian Cycling Race in Israel
'Being a sportsman implies competing with honor and respecting one’s opponents, irrespective of the outcome.'
‘No Israeli Leader’ To Join Trump at Western Wall, Masada Nixed by Trump Team
Pres. Trump is "going to the Western Wall mainly in connection with the theme to connect with three of the world’s great religions."
Trump to Visit Israel May 22-23, on Jerusalem Day
This will be the president's first foreign trip since inauguration, with Israel the second stop, sandwiched in between Riyadh and Rome.
Pope Francis Stirs Storm Comparing ‘Refugee’ with ‘Concentration’ Camps
American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris criticized Pope Francis.
Islamic State Bombs Egypt’s Coptic Churches on Palm Sunday [video]
Both attacks were carried out by the Islamic State terrorist group against Coptic Christian churches on the holiday of Palm Sunday.
Peres Gets Prayers and Personal Wishes for Recovery from Pope and Trump
The world is sending wishes for a speedy recovery to former President Shimon Peres, including the Pope, and Donald Trump.
Wikileaks: George Soros Paid $650,000 to Influence Pope Francis’ Closest Friend
A report on the effort says successful achievements included “buy-in of individual bishops to more publicly voice support of economic and racial justice messages."
Phantom Nation – Who’s the Occupier? [audio]
Sha'i deconstructs the lie of territories illegally occupied by Israel.
Pope Francis Blesses Righteous Christian Polish Gentiles at Auschwitz-Birkenau
The Chief Rabbi of Poland arranged for the Pope to meet with Righteous Christian Poles at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
PA Hides Islamic Arson of Church with ‘Electrical Failure’
There is one problem with the Palestinian Authority version: The church was under renovations and was without electricity.
President Rivlin Flies to the Vatican
Pope Francis invited the President of Israel for his first official visit to the Vatican.
Vatican and Palestinian Authority Clash over Flag-Raising at UN
The Vatican, a non-member of the UN, wants its flag flying when the pope visits. The PA is trying to hitch its flag for a free ride.
US Officials Warn of ISIS Attacks on July 4
Americans' fear of the ISIS is turning terror into the major election issue.
Pope Calls Abbas a Potential “Angel of Peace”
Francis apparently wouldn't recognize the Angel of Death if it stared him in the face.
Vatican Officially Recognizes PA as New Arab Country
The Vatican officially recognized the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday as a new Arab country