Tag: Pope Francis
A Promising Future for Catholic-Jewish Relations
Blunt and forthright, he declared that “Due to our common roots, a Christian cannot be anti-Semitic!”
Pope Francis: Fight against Secularism Unites Jews and Catholics
"the Church recognizes that 'the beginnings of its faith and election are to be found in the patriarchs, Moses and prophets.'”
Pope Condemns Anti-Semitism at Vatican Summit with Jewish Leaders
Pope Francis condemned anti-Semitism during a meeting on Monday with representatives of the international Jewish community at the Vatican.
“Because of our commons roots, a...
Pope Francis Blesses Peres on Eve of His 90th Birthday
Pope Francis sent President Shimon Peres a letter with blessings for his 90th birthday, which is to be marked on August 2. Celebrations towards...
Imam: Pope Must Say ‘Islam is Peaceful’ to Renew Ties With Islam
The Muslim leader of al-Azhar offered to renew ties with the Vatican, but strongly suggested Pope Francis start off by proclaiming that Islam is a peaceful religion. A Coptic organization has suggested that Muslim leaders are the only ones who can make Islam a peaceful religion, and encouraged the Imam to take on that task.
Peres and Pope to Team up for Peace Process Resurrection
Peres, the pope and the word “peace’" are virtually interchangeable. All three of them get together next week to try to resurrect the peace process. And don’t forget Kerry is a Catholic more or less.