Pope Francis

'Pope can't rewrite Bible - Jesus was a Jew from Judea, not Palestinian,' Christian leader says

A nativity scene featuring baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh was unveiled at Pope Francis’ Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree inauguration on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Francis (R) shakes hands with Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas in the Vatican

Pope Francis to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican

Abbas travels to Italy this week, where he is expected also to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

By REUTERS
10/12/2024

A bedside mishap: Pope Francis appears with bruised chin during appointment of 21 new cardinals

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says the bruise was caused by the Pope bumping his chin on a bedside table.

Anti-bullfighting activists try to reach Pope Francis motorcade

The women displayed signs urging an end to bullfighting during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Baby Jesus in keffiyeh unveiled in Vatican nativity

Bethlehem artists' Christmas display in St. Peter's Square features Palestinian symbolism amid Pope Francis' calls for peace in the Holy Land.

Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza

In excerpts published on Sunday from a new forthcoming book, the pontiff said some international experts say "what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide."

By REUTERS
17/11/2024

Rome gears up for 2025 Jubilee with major renovations and record tourist influx

Visiting Rome nowadays is like entering a huge construction site. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” but the Eternal City doesn’t have the time anymore, as only a few weeks remain. 

By MOTTI VERSES
16/11/2024

Pope Francis meets wounded Israeli soldier at Vatican

A Vatican official arranged the encounter in Sheba, where he met with civilians and soldiers injured in the ongoing conflict, including Alon Kaminer, an Israeli soldier.

Pope Francis calls for worldwide peace to mark anniversary of Hamas attack

Last year, before the massacre, Pope Francis urged Israelis and Palestinians to foster a "climate of trust."

06/10/2024

Pope Francis calls Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'beyond morality'

Pope Francis condemns Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, urging military actions to remain moral and proportional while expressing concern for civilians affected by the conflict.

By REUTERS
29/09/2024
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