Gaza, Pope Francis and Israel

Pope Francis ramps up criticism of Israel, calling situation in Gaza ‘shameful’
Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and
Ramping up Criticism of Israel, Pope Calls Situation in Gaza 'Shameful'
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave "very serious and shameful".
Addressing diplomats, pope says humanitarian situation in Gaza is ‘shameful’
In remarks delivered by aide, pontiff also condemns rise in antisemitism and calls for an end to Ukraine war and other global conflicts
Pope Francis' critiques of Israel's actions in Gaza are not misguided
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Pope Francis calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'
Pope Francis condemned Israel's military campaign in Gaza on Thursday, calling the humanitarian crisis "very serious and shameful." "We cannot in any way accept the bombing of civilians," the pope said in an address delivered on his behalf by an aide.
Pope bemoans 'ignoble humanitarian situation in Gaza'
Pope Francis on Thursday bemoaned the "ignoble humanitarian situation" in Gaza and said he saw the risk of a world war rising in an New Year audience with the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See.
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Pope John Paul II, who helped Ronald Reagan topple the Soviet Union, will go down in history as the anti-communist pope.
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Jewish leaders decry Pope Francis' criticism of Israel as 'incendiary'
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Despite growing consensus, many Jewish and Christian groups loath to admit genocide in Gaza
“Israel is not committing genocide,” was the bold headline issued in a statement by the American Jewish Committee last month.
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The pope is right about Israel and Gaza. This is cruelty, not war
Like you and me, the pope can see what Israel has done with such ruthless ferocity to besieged Palestinians for more than ...
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Pope’s ‘Incendiary’ Comments On Israel-Hamas War Undermine ‘Israel’s Right To Defend Itself,’ Jewish Leaders Say
A coalition of Jewish organizations sent a letter to Pope Francis Monday saying his comments about the Israel-Hamas war ...
Pope Francis, ramping up criticism of Israel, calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’
He appeared to reference deaths caused by the winter cold in Gaza, where there is no electricity. Read more at ...
Pope calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’ as he ramps up criticism of Israel
Pope Francis has stepped up his recent criticisms of Israel ’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation ...
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Pope Francis Ramps Up Criticism of Israel, Calls Situation in Gaza 'Shameful
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Pope Francis on Thursday, January 9, stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military campaign in ...