pope and israel

‘This is cruelty, this is not war’: Pope cites Hamas death claims in latest Israel condemnation

The pope also complained, "Yesterday they (Israel) did not allow the Patriarch (of Jerusalem) into Gaza as promised.”

Pope Francis deplores Israeli killings of civilians at Gaza church

An Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the incident was still under review and had no immediate comment on the pope's words.

By REUTERS
17/12/2023

Pope Francis urged to intervene in Israeli hostage crisis

The hostages, captured by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, are reported to be in dire conditions, with fears of torture and urgent medical needs.

06/11/2023

‘I pray for those families’: Pope Francis calls on Hamas to free Israeli hostages

The death toll in Israel from Hamas' attack has reached 1,300, with more than 3,000 people injured, as hostages remain trapped in Gaza.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
13/10/2023
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