Pope Middle East
Before his death, Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children for medical use
Ahead of his death in April, Pope Francis directed the Catholic relief organization Caritas to turn the vehicle into a medical clinic used to treat Palestinian children.
'Revolutionary at the Vatican': A portrait of Pope Francis
Jewish groups criticize Pope on 'terrorism' remark, seek clarification
Pope Francis to make risky trip to Iraq in early March
At religious summit, pope decries 'murderous indifference' in Mideast
A special mention was made of the need for peace in Jerusalem, which the pope called "the holy city beloved of God and wounded by men."
Pope, after Gaza violence, says 'defenseless' being killed in Holy Land
He also appealed for an end to the "carnage" in Syria.
Pope says Syria being 'martyred,' urges humanitarian aid for Ghouta
He called for an immediate end to violence and access to humanitarian aid.
Pope is not alone in desire for peace, Israel envoy says
In response to New Year’s speech, Ambassador David reaffirms Jewish state’s position.
Pope Francis: Respect 'status quo' of Jerusalem
The pope told thousands of people at his general audience: "I cannot keep quiet about my deep worry about the situation that has been created in the last few days."
Pope Francis wears refugee ID bracelet in appeal for help for migrants
"If we look on our neighbors without mercy we risk that even God will look on us without mercy."
Pope Francis names two rabbis to Pontifical Academy of Life in historic first
Israeli Rabbi Avraham Steinberg and Argentinean Rabbi Fernando Szlajen were designated as members of the Pontifical Academy of Life.
May 7, 2017: Trump’s big chance
What an opportunity for Donald Trump to achieve a momentous and diplomatic victory and legacy!
Pope, at Cairo Mass, urges unity against fanaticism
Francis' trip comes three weeks after Islamic State killed at least 45 people in attacks on two Egyptian churches.
Pope Francis arrives in Cairo seeking to mend ties with Islam
In an address to the Egyptian people this week, Francis said he hoped his visit would help bring peace and encourage dialog and reconciliation with the Islamic world.
Pope faces criticism for seeking to mend ties with Islam in Egypt
Security is a primary concern less than three weeks after 45 people were killed in ISIS-perpetrated attacks on Coptic Christian churches in Alexandria and Tanta on Palm Sunday.
