Tag: Vatican
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 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?”
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."
Israel to Host Giro D’Italia Cycling Race, First Time Event Held Outside Europe
"We are very proud... Today the situation in Europe has many similarities to what happened at the time of my grandfather."
‘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.
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.'
Palestinian Authority Embassy Opens at the Vatican
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas inaugurates his new embassy in a ceremony at the Vatican.
City of Ramallah Names Street for Anti-Semitic Archbishop
The capital of the Palestinian Authority has named a street after one of the most vicious anti-Semites in the Catholic Church.
Catholic Patriarchs Bewail Torment, Disappearance, of Mid-East Christians
'How would they welcome Christmas, but in tears and anxiety for their future!' one patriarch wrote.
ZOA Appalled that Vatican Tours Erase Israel
The Vatican is organizing and promoting tours of Christian sites in Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city, as part of tours to ‘Palestine,’ erasing Israel from the picture basically, "Replacement Theology"
Palestinian Authority Leader Hails Peres As Peace Partner While PA Gov’t Vilifies Him
PA leader Mahmoud Abbas hailed Israel's late former president, Shimon Peres, while his PA government issued an obituary filled with hate.
Vatican invites Exorcist Director William Friedkin to Meet a Real Dybbuk
"I don't think I will ever be the same having seen this astonishing thing."
Italian Kickboxing Champion Denies Joining ISIS, Plotting to Blow Up Israeli Embassy, Vatican
The couple was arrested as part of an investigation conducted by the Italian anti-terror squad and the Special Operations Group fighting organized crime.
Report: Germany Spied on Israel’s PM, US, UK, EU, Vatican & OPEC
The German weekly 'Der Spiegel' again outs its country's spy agency for spying. This time Israel was included.
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.'
Orthodox Jewish Rabbis Urge Partnership between Christians and Jews
Efrat Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, formerly of New York, said the rabbis "acknowledge the positive theological status of the Christian faith."
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.
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.
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
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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Obama Decides that ISIS Does not Speak for Islam
Obama, who is sure the “peace process” will make Hamas safe for democracy, now has crowned himself an expert on radical Islam.
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.
Government Plan to Hand King David’s Tomb to the Vatican?
Is there an Israeli government deal in the works to hand the Tomb of King David over to the Vatican?
El Al Plan Will Carry Vatican Logo for Pope’s Return Trip
The familiar symbol of the Israeli flag that adorns El Al airplanes will be accompanied the logo of the Vatican when the airline brings...