Tag: pope
Chief Rabbi of Tsfat Excited After Pope Calls to Observe Jewish-Style Sabbath
Rabbi Eliyahu quipped that the Pope would soon endorse building a Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount.
Pope Greets Jewish Friend, Waxes Philosophical on the ‘Precious’ Torah
'The fraternal and institutional dialogue between Jews and Christians is now well-established and effective, made so by encounters that are ongoing and collaborative.'
Abbas Meets Pope, Opens PA Vatican Embassy, Rejects US Jerusalem Embassy
The imam of the Jamal Abdel Nasser Mosque in Ramallah warned that moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem would 'engulf the region in the flames.'
Pope Using Religious Terminology to Bewail ‘Plague of Terrorism’
The term 'Plague of Terrorism' is relatively recent, it depicts terrorism as an act of nature or, if you will, something whose source might be supernatural.
INTO THE FRAY:The Elections are for President—Not Pope
Sadly, the most consequential elections in modern history may well be decided because of the most inconsequential reasons
Not a Peep from the Pope
What’s truly infuriating and disappointing about the UNESCO vote is the deafening silence of significant Christian figures. specifically the leader of the Catholic world.
An Open Letter to the Pope
As the leader of the world's Catholics, I implore you to make a public statement condemning the UNESCO vote denying the historical connection between the Temple Mount, the Western Wall and Judaism
Obama, the Clintons and the Pope to Attend Shimon Peres’ Funeral
President Obama wrote: "There are few people who we share this world with who change the course of human history, not just through their role in human events, but because they expand our moral imagination and force us to expect more of ourselves. My friend Shimon was one of those people.
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."
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.
Vatican Says ‘Jews Don’t Need Conversion’
The Vatican says Jews don't need to be converted and 'the Church does not question God's love for the chosen people of Israel.'
Rabbi Appointed ‘Honorary Comedic Advisor to the Pope’
This was the very first time a pope, or his advisers, felt the need for a comedic advisor.
President Rivlin Flies to the Vatican
Pope Francis invited the President of Israel for his first official visit to the Vatican.
Vatican Exhibition Celebrates John Paul II’s Outreach to Jews
The exhibition “A blessing to one another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People,” opened on Tuesday in the Vatican.
Vatican Signs Treaty with ‘State of Palestine’ Proving Pope to be Fallible
Many Christians have run away from the Palestinian Authority to pre-67 Israel, where they don't face Muslim and PA persecution.
Bethlehem May Charge a Fee for Tourists to Enter
The "symbolic fee" would supposedly force an improvement in tourist services, but would the pope and Jimmy Carter fork up the shekels?
Former Chief Rabbi of Rome Dies Two weeks before 100th Birthday
Former chief Rome Rabbi Elio Toaff died on Sunday the age of 99, two weeks before what was supposed to be his 100th birthday.
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Pope Says Catholics should not ‘Breed like Rabbits’
The Bible's first mitzvah: "And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth..."
PA President Abbas Has Two Faces for Vatican and Hamas
“You know what Mahmoud Abbas says behind closed doors? He says: ‘Guys, let me [continue] saying what I say to the media. Those words are meant for the Americans the occupation (i.e. Israel), not for you [Hamas],” wrote al-Ghussein.
Pope to Host Peres and Abbas in Peace Prayer at Vatican
Will a Hamas representative be invited too? Or will Abbas fill that role?
Rabbi Rabinowitz to Pope: ‘The People of Israel Live On, in the Land of...
Before approaching the Holy site the Pope received a briefing on the history of the Temple Mount by a guide using a three dimensional map.
Pope Prays for Protection from Suicide Bombers
Imagine the Pope's horror, knowing this wall is all that stands between the Jews and Palestinian suicide bombers! No wonder he's praying.
Churches Ignore Pope’s Request, Opt for Political Props to Meet Pope
Pope asked to dine with poor families, but church leaders instead use locals as props to slam Israel!
Kotel to be Closed Monday Morning for Pope
The Pope's visit will prevent Jewish prayer at the Kotel.
Don’t Celebrate Pope’s Visit to Israel
Davka that the pope's visit coincides with the forty-seventh anniversary of the 1967 Six Days War is terrible timing.
No Sovereignty Grab by Vatican at King David’s Tomb For Now
The Vatican has confirmed it has no plans to attempt a sovereignty grab at King David’s tomb, for now.
PA Hoping to Use Pope As Political Pipebomb
The Palestinian Authority is hoping to use the upcoming visit by Pope Francis as a political pipebomb.
Israel Tourism Ministry Prepares to Welcome Pope Francis
The Israel Ministry of Tourism is investing approximately NIS 10 million ($2.9 million) in marketing initiatives and infrastructure projects before, during and after the visit of Pope Francis to Israel, on May 25-26 May.