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האפיפיור ליאו ה-14 בטקס ההכתרה שלו בוותיקן

Is new pope signal for shift in Jew-Christian relations?

A century after historic shifts like Nostra Aetate, the Catholic Church and Jewish communities navigate modern tensions—from papal critiques of Israel to October 7’s aftermath and the appointment of a Pope Leo XIV

Shmuel Munitz, Ofir Chizik | 05.18.25

האפיפיור אפיפיור ליאו ה-14 בביקור בכנסייה בה רומא

New Pope Leo tells Jews he wants to strengthen dialogue

In letter to American Jewish Committee, pontiff pledges to continue dialogue and cooperation with the Jewish people in spirit of landmark Nostra Aetate document, which repudiated concept of collective Jewish guilt for death of Jesus

Reuters | 05.13.25

ליאו ה-14 אפיפיור בנאום ב כיכר פטרוס הקדוש ותיקן

Priceless art, empty coffers: The Vatican is in a disastrous financial crisis

Pope Francis’ final weeks exposed a Vatican drowning in debt, with pension liabilities soaring past $2 billion and resistance to reform entrenched among clergy; His successor, Pope Leo XIV, now faces the daunting task of imposing fiscal discipline

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 05.12.25

Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pontiff, addresses the world

White smoke and tolling bells signal the election of the 267th pope, as crowds in St. Peter's Square erupt in joy; Robert Prevost succeeds Pope Francis; Trump congratulates: 'Honor he's from the US'

News agencies | 05.08.25

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Pope Francis

Israel skips Pope Francis funeral, angering officials

Snub of pontiff's funeral following previous comments on Gaza sparks global criticism; deleting condolences on official government accounts worsens isolation, ex-officials say

Itamar Eichner | 04.26.25

Pope Francis' coffin brought into St. Peter's Square at start of funeral

Hundreds of thousands of church faithful and leaders from more than 150 countries gather in Rome for open-air ceremony, co-celebrated by 220 cardinals, 750 bishops and more than 4,000 other priests

Reuters | 04.26.25

הנפת דגלי ישראל והוותיקן מול תפילה של האפיפיור

Catholic leaders slam Israel for 'unacceptable' conduct after death of Pope Francis

Tensions between Jerusalem and Vatican intensifying just ahead of pontiff's funeral, after the former chose not to send senior representative to the event

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.25

Pope Francis’s Jewish friends reflect on legacy of dialogue and dissonance

Remembered as a bridge-builder, Pope Francis drew criticism for viewing war through a Latin American progressive lens, opposing violence even when Israel claimed a right to self-defense

Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 04.25.25

Foreign Ministry deletes condolence posts about pope, sparking diplomatic backlash

Israeli ambassadors angered by removal of condolence tweets for Pope Francis, say move likely tied to his criticism of Israel; diplomats warn of reputational damage; Foreign Ministry: 'The tweet was posted by mistake'

Itamar Eichner | 04.22.25

ותיקן הוותיקן גופת ה אפיפיור האפיפיור פרנציסקוס פרנסיסקוס

Pope Francis' funeral to take place in St. Peter's on Saturday

Pontiff's final will states that he wished to be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, which is outside the Vatican and home to his favorite icon of the Virgin Mary

Associated Press | 04.22.25

The pope who brought the world closer and let Israel down

Opinion: Pope Francis’s death marks the end of a papacy that prioritized progressive ideas, but his reluctance to confront antisemitism post-October 7 raises urgent questions about the Church's future leadership

Raphael Schutz | 04.21.25

Pope Francis at the Western Wall during his 2014 visit

Pope Francis was outspoken critic of Israel's war in Gaza, called for release of hostages and aid

The pontiff, who was quick to condemn the Hamas massacre, was a vocal critic of the military campaign and the suffering of the civilian population in the Strip; a day before his death, Pope Francis appealed for a truce, the release of hostages and aid

ynetnews | 04.21.25

האפיפיור אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס מנופף לתמוכיו עם שחרורו מ בית החולים ג'מלי ב רומא איטליה

Pope Francis dies at 88, Vatican announces

The pope made a surprise Easter appearance on Sunday, during which he reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza; His death comes after weeks in the hospital with double pneumonia; during his reign he worked to overhaul the institution

News Agencies | 04.21.25

'I'm still alive': Pope Francis returns to Vatican after illness

High Pontiff returns home after 38-day pneumonia fight, faces fragile recovery after doctors urge a prolonged healing for 88-year-old Catholic leader

News Agencies | 03.23.25

Pope in critical condition after health deteriorates, Vatican says

Holy See says 88-year-old pontiff not out of danger after he was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, requiring 'high-flow oxygen'

Tamar Sebok, Paris, Reuters | 02.23.25