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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
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05.18.25
Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be 'autocrat'
Leo was formally installed as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign monarch of Vatican City at an outdoor Mass
Reuters
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05.18.25
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
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05.12.25
Who is the new pope? His past, LGBTQ views and Gaza stance under the microscope
Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, was elected as Leo XIV, succeeding Francis; known for his work in Peru and Vatican reforms, he begins his papacy amid high hopes and lingering controversies
Saar Haas
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05.08.25
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
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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
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04.26.25
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
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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
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04.21.25
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
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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
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03.23.25
‘A villain like Voldemort is sort of fun, but he has just one, rather nasty fascist imperative’
Even for Ralph Fiennes, Conclave offered a gripping role—a Vatican cardinal navigating intrigue and power struggles to elect a new pope; in an interview with Ynet, he shares what drew him to the film, his views on Catholicism and how it compares to his famous Harry Potter role
Shirit Gal, London
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03.05.25
Israel summons Vatican ambassador over Pope's criticism, but says 'not a reprimand'
Following harsh remarks by Pope Francis accusing Israel of targeting children in Gaza, the Foreign Ministry summoned the Vatican ambassador to express its displeasure; Despite the summons, Foreign Ministry have said they do not view this as an official reprimand
Itamar Eichner
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12.26.24
The Vatican’s disturbing display: Distorting Jesus’ legacy for political gain
Opinion: Vatican rightly removed Nativity scene featuring baby Jesus on Palestinian keffiyeh, which distorts Jesus’ Jewish identity and politicizes sacred Christian symbols; display fueled division and detracted from universal message of peace
Dov Maimon
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12.20.24
A keffiyeh in the Vatican's Nativity scene raises eyebrows, then disappears
Pope led services over the weekend in front of a manger scene in which baby Jesus was placed on a keffiyeh, the central symbol of the Palestinians and anti-Israel protests; by Wednesday, the keffiyeh had disappeared; It isn't clear if it will return in time for Christmas
Associated Press
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12.12.24
Pope Francis says Israel 'genocide' remarks 'taken out of context'
Addressing diverse interfaith delegation, pontiff says remarks that Israel should be investigated for genocide taken out of context; 'I did not claim that Israel committed genocide, Hamas should no longer exist in the world'
Itamar Eichner
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11.26.24
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